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عتب

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

عِتْبٌ ذ One who reproves, blames, or censures, (O, K, TA,) his companion, or his friend, (O, TA,) much, or frequently, (O, K, TA,) in respect of everything, (O, TA,) from a motive of solicitous affection for him, and to give him good advice. (TA.) [See also عَتَّابٌ.]

Derived headwords

عِتْبٌ
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