√ dhanv, “run”

√ dhanv

I. dhánvati etc. V.B. (dhaniva SV.)

-iṣ-Ao: ádhanviṣus V.B

dadhanvé -viré RV

dhánutṛ RV.

Seems to be a secondary root-form, from the preceding. Its v has value as u in half the RV. cases (in the present-system).

dhánvati v (dhánvate) run, speed (intrans. & trans.); swing or bend (the bow). – accha,

anu &

abhi run towards or near.

pra run (asunder), dissolve, perish.

sam Ā run near or together with (I).