Word Meaning
लियाँ
liyaan
Meaning
Took or experienced; archaic feminine plural past form of 'lena'.
Detailed Meaning
An archaic and classical feminine plural past form of the auxiliary verb 'lena', corresponding to modern standard 'leen'. In this couplet, it combines with 'dekh' to form the compound verb 'dekh liyaan' (witnessed or endured), agreeing in gender and number with the plural feminine noun 'jafaaen'. It highlights that the lover has fully undergone and recognized the beloved's cruel treatments.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'labhate' (obtains, takes) through Prakrit, developing into Old Hindavi/Rekhta.
Usage
Common in early Delhi and Dakkani classical poetry, where past verbs often took the plural suffix '-iyaan' to agree with feminine plural nouns.
Examples
We have seen those glances as well.
We spent all the nights of sorrow.