bhavant

== Pali == === Alternative forms === === Etymology 1 === Inherited from Sanskrit भवत् (bhavat). ==== Adjective ==== bhavant present participle of bhavati (“be”) ===== Declension ===== === Etymology 2 === Surmised to be a contraction of bhagavant. ==== Noun ==== bhavant m sir, your honour ===== Usage notes ===== The form bho does not necessarily convey respect. ===== Declension ===== === References === Pali Text Society (1921–1925), “bhavant”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead