Word Meaning
एकों
ekon
hipronoun
Meaning
Some people, certain individuals, or several ones.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Rekhta, 'ekon' is an archaic plural oblique form of 'ek' (one), meaning 'some' or 'several'. In this couplet, it refers to various historical martyrs of passion and truth who endured gruesome executions, such as flaying or hanging on the gallows.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'eka' (one) through Prakrit into Old Hindi/Urdu, taking the archaic plural oblique marker '-on'.
Usage
A characteristic feature of early classical Urdu and Dakhni poetry used where modern standard Urdu uses 'baaz' or 'kai'.
Examples
Some were ruined in separation, some lost their minds.
Some gave up their lives, while others silently bore the pain.
Synonyms
कइयोंकितनोंबाजियों
Related Words
एकअनेकोंएक-एक