(p. 477) thōḍ় the spathe of a banana tree before it shoots from the stem; an ear of paddy corn about to be sprouted. থোড়-বড়ি-খাড়া hackneyed monotony; monotonous repetition or lack of variety, truism. 68)

(p. 477) thōḍ়āi not much, but little. থোড়াই কেয়ার করা not to care a fig or a straw for; (sl.) not to care a damn. 70)

(p. 477) thōḍ়ā2 a little; a few. 69)