dasyuH [ das-yuc ] 1 N. of a class of evil beings or demons, enemies of gods and men, and slain by Indra, (mostly Vedic in this sense). 2 An outcast, a Hindu who has become an outcast by neglect of the essential rites; cf. Ms. 5. 131 , 10. 45. 3 A thief, robber, bandit; pAtrIkfto dasyurivAsi yena Ś. 5. 20 ; R. 9. 53 ; Ms. 7. 143. 4 A villain, miscreant; Māl. 5. 21. 5 A desperado, violator, oppressor.