Daḷhī° [feminine of dr̥ḍha > daḷha in combinations like dr̥ḍhī-bhūta, etc.; cf. daḍḍhi] in kāya-daḷhī-bahula strong in body, athletic Vin II 76, cf. Sp 579; Ja III 310; IV 219. daḷhīkaraṇa steadiness, perseverance Pj II 290 (+ ādhāraṇatā), 398 (the same). In compounds also daḷhi° viz. °kamma making firm; strengthening Vin I 290; Ja V 254; Pp 18, 22; Vism 112.
(adj, adj) making firm; strengthening Construction: √dah + ta > daḍha > daḷha + ī daḷha + ī