errand, commission, messages AN.iv.196; Ja.iii.134; DN-a.i.78. ˚ṃ gacchati to go on an errand Vin.ii.202; ˚ṃ harati to obtain a commission Vin.iii.87; Vin.iv.23.

• -kamma doing a messenger’s duty Vin.i.359;
• -pahiṇagamana sending & going on messages DN.i.5 = MN.iii.34; AN.ii.209; MN.i.180.

Sk. dūtya, but varying in meaning