Word Meaning
मय-इवज़
may-iwaz
hicompound adverb
Meaning
In exchange for wine; pledged or paid for liquor.
Detailed Meaning
A compound meaning 'in exchange for wine' or 'as compensation for liquor'. In the couplet, it describes the ascetic's patched cloak being pawned at the tavern in return for wine. It underscores the poetic irony of a seemingly devout Zahid surrendering the emblems of piety for worldly intoxication.
Etymology
Compound formed from Persian 'may' (wine) and Arabic 'iwaz' (recompense, exchange, substitute).
Usage
Commonly used in classical ghazal to mock the hypocritical austerity of the Zahid by showing religious garments pawned for drink.
Examples
Pawning the prayer rug in exchange for wine
Offering ascetic honor as payment for wine
Synonyms
मय-बदलशराब-बहा
Related Words
ख़िरक़ा-ए-मुर्तहनमय-ख़ानाइवज़ज़ाहिद