varman n. (or m. , Siddh. ; fr. √ 1. vf ) ‘envelope’, defensive armour, a coat of mail, RV. &c. &c.
varman n. [ vf-manin ] 1 An armour, a coat of mail; svahfdayamarmARi varma karoti sajalanalinIdalajAlaM Gīt. 4 ; R. 4. 56 ; Mu. 2. 8. 2 (Hence) Shelter, protection. 3 Bark, rind. — m. An affix added to the names of Kṣatriyas; as caMqavarman, prahAravarman ; cf. dAsa . Comp. — hara a. 1 wearing armour 2 old enough to wear armour ( i. e. to take part in battle); samyagvinItamaTa varmaharaM kumAraM R. 8. 94.