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himmat (for A. همّة , v.n. fr. همّ ; see hamm), s.f. Mind, thought; anxious thought, solicitude; attention, care;—inclination, desire, intention, resolution, purpose, design;—magnanimity; lofty aspiration; ambition;—liberality;—enterprise; spirit, courage, bravery;—power, strength, ability;—auspices, grace, favour:—himmat bāṅdhnā(-par), or himmat karnā(-kī?), To muster courage (for); to make bold (to); to dare;—to endeavour; to design:—himmat-wālā(f. -wālī), adj. & s.m. High-minded, magnanimous;—spirited, enterprising; courageous, brave, bold; a high-minded man; a spirited man, etc.:—himmat hārnā, v.n. To lose spirit or courage; to become dispirited or disheartened.
Origin: Persian