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فصء

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of tearing, cutting, and becoming worn out or decayed, particularly in reference to fabric.

Derived headwords

تَفَسَّأَverb
  1. 1.
    to tear, to frayclassical

    This verb describes a garment or fabric becoming torn or worn out, leading to its decay.

تَفَصَّأَverb
  1. 1.
    to tear, to frayclassical

    Similar to 'tafassa'a', this verb indicates that a piece of clothing has become torn or worn out.

Parallel reading

تفسأ الثوب أي تقطع وبلي
A garment 'tafassa'a' means it is torn and worn out.
وتفصأ: مثله
And 'tafassa'a' means the same.