By M. A. Alwar
Ūm is meant as an expression of anger.
Grammatical Form[edit]
Ūm is an indeclinable form.
Origin[edit]
It is derived from ūyate which can be split as ūy + Muk affix.
Textual Reference[edit]
Śabdaratnākara states that is also an expression of reproach, competition.
References[edit]
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu