ءجز

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of leaning back or reclining, particularly in a relaxed or supported manner. It also encompasses the concept of receiving something, such as a written message or a grant.

Derived headwords

اِسْتَأْجَزَverb

1.
to lean backclassical
To lean back on something, such as a cushion or pillow, for support and relaxation, rather than sitting upright.
2.
to reclineclassical
To rest in a reclining position, often implying a state of ease or comfort.

استأجز عن الوسادة: تنحى عنها ولم يتكئ — He leaned back from the cushion: he moved away from it and did not lean on it.

آجَزَname

1.
nameboth
A proper name, as mentioned in the text.

الإِجَازَةnoun

1.
leaning backclassical
The act of leaning back or reclining, as described in the context of Arab customs.
2.
grantboth
A formal permission, authorization, or grant, especially in the context of receiving a written document or message.
3.
permissionboth
The act of giving permission or authorization.

الإجازة ارتفاق العرب — The ijāzah is the resting of the Arabs.

Parallel reading

استأجز عن الوسادة: تنحى عنها ولم يتكئ

He leaned back from the cushion: he moved away from it and did not lean on it.

وكانت العرب تستأجز ولا تتكئ

And the Arabs used to lean back and not recline.

الليث الإجازة ارتفاق العرب

Al-Layth: Al-ijāzah is the resting of the Arabs.

كانت العرب تحتبئ وتستأجز على وسادة ولا تتكئ على يمين ولا شمال

The Arabs used to sit cross-legged and lean back on a cushion, not leaning to the right or left.

دفع إلي الزبير إجازة وكتب بخطه

Al-Zubayr gave me an ijāzah and wrote in his hand.

فقلت: ايش أقول فيهما فقالا: قل فيه إن شئت حدثنا، وإن شئت أخبرنا، وإن شئت كتب إلي

So I said: What should I say about them? They said: Say about it, if you wish, 'He narrated to us,' and if you wish, 'He informed us,' and if you wish, 'He wrote to me.'