ptṉ (p. 294) s. A right state, degree, stage. consistency, &c., as பதம். கத்திபதனாயிருக்கிறது. the knife is sharp. பதனழிய, inf. To become over-ripe, to decay; to pass the right stage, பக்குவ மழிய. பதனழிவு, v. noun. Being over-ripe. becoming damaged, passing the right stage. பதனிடுதல், v. noun. Tempering, seasoning, softening, mollifying, மிருதுவாக்கல். பதன்படுதல், v. noun. Getting seasoned or tempered; fitted, softened. பதன்பண்ணுதல், v. noun Tempering, seasoning, &c. தோல்பதனிடுதல், v. noun. Tanning, making leather. 9) *