See article Bania.

A subcaste of Bahna, Gurao, Kumhar, Nai, Sunar and Teli.
_Masania_ .-- (From _masin_, straw or grass mats, or _masina_, thatched roof.) A section of Lohar.

A synonym for San Bhatras in Bastar.
_Mashki_ .-- (A water-bearer.) Synonym of Bhishti.
_Masram_ .-- A common sept of Gonds.
_Masti_ .-- (Dancer.) Subcaste of Madgi.
_Mastram_ .-- (Mastra, brass bangles.) A sept of Gonds in Betul.

The women of this sept wear brass bangles.
_Masuria_ .-- A subcaste of Kurmi.

From _masur_, lentil.