Etymology and meaning of bhAv in NIA languages

[Narayan S. Raja]

On Thu, 15 Jun 2000, Arun Gupta wrote:

> "bhAv" is used in Hindi for both "price" and "feeling/emotion".
>
> According to the Oxford Hindi-English dictionary, "bhAv" in
> Avadhi and Brijbhasa also has the meaning of "bhA" ( to be liked
> or appreciated).


And in Bombay Hindi, "bhAv mArna" means to
act high and mighty (put on airs). e.g.,
"Kyaa re saala, bhaav maarta hai kya?"


Raja.