砂利

Etymology 1
Listed in one source as possibly a shift from the sazare portion of.



However, the first attestation of the zari form is not until 1677, while the jari form is first cited to 1619.

The sense originates as a jargon term at places such as a theatre, initially in reference to child visitors.

Noun

 * 1)  gravel
 * 2)  a magistrate's office for adjudicating issues from commoners
 * 3)  child
 * 1)  child

Etymology 2
Appears to be a shift from the jari reading.



Noun

 * 1)  gravel
 * 2)  a magistrate's office for adjudicating issues from commoners
 * 3)  rice
 * 1)  rice