Masati [mr̥ś] to touch: only in compound āmasati. The root is explained at Dhātup 305 as "āmasana." Another root masu [mr̥ś?] is at Dhātum 444 given in meaning "macchera." Does this refer to Sanskrit mr̥ṣā (= Pāli micchā)? cf. māsati, māsana etc.
(pr, pr) kills; destroys Construction: masa + ti