Word Meaning
बहुतेरी
bahuterī
hiadjective
Meaning
Many, abundant, or a great number of things.
Detailed Meaning
'Bahuterī' is the feminine or plural-feminine form of 'bahuterā', denoting abundance, multiplicity, or a great quantity. In this couplet, it describes the vast amount of pawned goods and garments ('jins') lying held in debt at the tavern. It reflects the classical idiom where items are surrendered in large numbers to indulge in wine.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'bahutara' (comparative form of 'bahu', meaning much or many), passing through Prakrit into Hindustani.
Usage
Frequently used in early and classical Rekhta as a colloquial, expressive quantifier emphasizing immense quantity or repeated futility.
Examples
Many words were left unsaid in the heart.
I made many attempts, yet none succeeded.
Synonyms
अनेकबेशुमारकाफ़ी
Related Words
बहुतबहुतेराबहुतेरे