jAlma mf( I )n. contemptible, vile (livelihood), MBh. v, 4518 ; xii, 3897
jAlma a. ( lmI f. ) 1 Cruel, severe, harsh. 2 Rash, inconsiderate. — lmaH ( lmI f. ) 1 A rogue, rascal, villain, wretch, miscreant; api jYAyate katamena digBAgena ga taH sa jAlma iti V. 1. 2 A poor man, a low or degraded man. 3 One who reads or recites badly; cf. P. VI. 2. 158.