prAYc mfn. ( fr. pra + 2. aYc ; nom. prA/N , prA/cI , prA/k ; cf. Pāṇ. vi, 1, 182 ) directed forwards or towards, being in front, facing, opposite, RV. ; VS. ; AV. ; Mn. ( acc. with √ kf , to bring, procure, offer, RV. ; to stretch forth [the fingers] ib. ; to make straight, prepare or clear [a path] ib. ; [also with pra-√ tir , or -√ nI ] to advance, promote, further, ib. ; with Caus. of √ kxp , to face, turn opposite to, Mn. vii, 189 )