cāṇ (p. 174) 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 abdomen 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. 93)