Iyat
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By M. A. Alwar
Gender
Iyat can be used in all the three genders.
Origin
It is derived from "idaṁ parimāṇamasya" which means 'This is its measure'. Idam is formed from the affix vat. In this v is replaced by y.
Meaning
The word Iyat shows the extent of number.
Synonym
It is called Eto in Hindi.
Usage in Raghu
“For all these years, he seems to have been practicing with her, the rigorous vow of ‘treading the sword’s edge’.[1]
References
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu