-ā (f.)

1. giving out, bestowing Cnd.262 (dhana˚)
2. sending off, discharging Ja.i.239 (nāvā˚ putting off to sea).
3. answer reply Vism.6, Vism.84; often in combination pucchā˚; question and answer, e.g. Mhvs.4, Mhvs.54; Pv-a.2.

fr. vissajjeti