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قرصد

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to a specific type of measurement or weighing, possibly a type of scale or balance. It is mentioned in the context of Persian terminology and its authenticity is questioned.

Derived headwords

القَرْصَدُ القَصْرِيُّnoun
  1. 1.
    Persian scale/balanceclassical

    A specific type of scale or balance, identified as Persian in origin. The term is presented with doubt regarding its authenticity.

قَصْرِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    related to Qasrclassical

    An adjective derived from 'Qasr', likely referring to something belonging to or originating from a palace or a specific place named Qasr. In this context, it modifies the scale.

Parallel reading

ذكر بعض من لا يوثق بعلمه القرصد القصري
Some whose knowledge cannot be relied upon mentioned the Qasri scale.
وهو بالفارسية كفه
And it is, in Persian, a kaffah (scale).
ولا أدري ما صحته
And I do not know its authenticity.