Ninnetar [agent noun to ni-nayati = Sanskrit ninayitr̥, cf. netar] one who leads down to, one who disposes of (with genitive), bringer of, giver, usually in phrase atthassa n. (bringer of good: "Heilbringer") of the Buddha S IV 94; M I 111; A V 226 f., 256 f.; Paṭis II 194.
(masc, masc, agent, from ninneti) leader; guide (to) who leads down to, who decides [lit.] who leads away Construction: nī + √nī > ne + *tar