ciṟiy (p. 189) adj. Little, minor, &c. சிறியதகப்பன்--சிறியபிதா, s. A paternal uncle, the father's younger brother, or the mother's younger sister's husband. The father's paternal cousin, younger than the father.--Note. The relationship may be extended to distant relatives. சிறியதாய், s. (Rarely சிறியமாதா.) A maternal aunt, the mother's younger sister, or the father's younger brother's wife. சிறியதாய்முறை, s. Consanguinity of one's husband or wife's father's younger sister. 2. The husband's or wife's younger paternal aunt, or wife of the younger paternal uncle. 3. Step-mother. சிறியமனம், s. [prov.] A little mind. 2. Meanness. சிறியசிந்தையார், s. The narrow minded, the base--as சிறியர். (சது.) 37)
