1. bandin m. (also written vandin , q.v. , and m.c. °di ) a praiser, bard, herald (who sings the praises of a prince in his presence or accompanies an army to chant martial songs; these bards are regarded as the descendants of a Kṣatriya by a Śūdra female), Mn. ; MBh. &c.
2. bandin m. (also written vandin ) a prisoner, captive, slave, BhP.