Word Meaning
वज़्ओं
waza'on
hinoun (plural oblique)
Meaning
Ways, demeanours, manners, or styles (plural oblique form).
Detailed Meaning
The term denotes modes of conduct, manners, or external styles, used here as the plural oblique form of 'waz''. In the couplet, 'begana-waza'on' refers to unfamiliar habits or strangers who exhibit distant, aloof behavior. The poet laments that their close companion has adopted strange, estranged ways.
Etymology
Derived from Arabic 'waḍʿ' (وضع), signifying placement, posture, form, or disposition.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, 'waz'' commonly denotes traditional manners or integrity of character, often contrasted with fickle or unfamiliar behaviors.
Examples
The heart grew apprehensive at his changed manners.
We were unfamiliar with the new ways of the world.
Synonyms
तौर-तरीक़ोंअंदाज़ोंचाल-ढालों
Related Words
वज़अवज़अ-दारीक़तारंग-ढंग