Word Meaning
कार्द
kārd
hinoun
Meaning
A knife, dagger, or small cutting blade.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu, 'kard' denotes a knife or small dagger designed for cutting or piercing. In this verse, it is counted among an array of deadly bladed weapons alongside the sword and katara. It underscores the lover's role as a target of multiple lethal instruments of passion and cruelty.
Etymology
Persian (کارد / kārd), meaning knife or dagger.
Usage
Commonly invoked in the ghazal tradition alongside swords to signify the beloved's tyranny or the lover's willingness to be martyred.
Examples
The wound of the knife on the heart.
A dagger drawn for the sacrifice.
Synonyms
छुरीख़ंजरचाकूकटार
Related Words
तेग़शमशीरकुश्ताज़ख़्म