Persian · noun · The Heart & the Body

Aastin

आस्तीं
also written: Aasteen
Meaning

The sleeve of a garment.

Literally: The sleeve, classically where a concealed hand or hidden intent rests.

Usage & notes

The sleeve that hides the hand (and so concealed designs) belongs to the imagery of the garment; it joins daaman and garebaan in the vocabulary of dress and gesture.