சாண்

s. A span of twelve fingers' breadth, or form the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger extended, ஓரளவு. (c.)

சாண்கும்பி--சாண்வயிறு, s. The ab domen a span long.

சாண்வயிற்றுக்குப்பாடுபட, inf. To labor for the cravings of the belly a span long.

சாண்வயிறுவளர்க்க, inf. To get a mere livelihood, (lit.) to nourish a span of belly.

சாண்சீலை, s. [loc.] The fore-lap, the cloth covering the privy parts.

சாணளப்பான்--சாணளந்தான்பூச்சி, s. A kind of insect that moves forward by its head and tail, measuring its length at every movement. சாணேற முழஞ்சறுக்க. To climb a span up and slide a cubit down--spoken of slight advance, profit, &c., followed by great decrease. சாணோவயிறு சரீரமெல்லாம்வயிறோ. Is his belly a span long, or is he all belly- spoken of one who supports himself dishonorably. எறும்புந்தன்கையாலெண்சாண். The ant measures eight of its own spans, i. e., no one is to be despised for his low condition or estate.