رث

مُرْتَثٌّ ذ (tropical:) One who is carried off from the field of battle (Th, S, M) wounded [ so as to be rendered weak (see 8)], (S,) retaining remains of life; (Th, S, M;) if slain, he is not thus termed: (Th, M:) or one who is thrown prostrate, and wounded so as to be rendered weak, in battle, and is carried off alive, and then dies. (M.) See also رَثِيثٌ. ― -b2- Also (assumed tropical:) Falling down, and weak: from رَثٌّ applied to a garment that is old, and worn out. (TA.)