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عرفز

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe states of extreme weakness or near-death. It is primarily used to denote a person who is dying or has died.

Derived headwords

اِعْرَنْفَزَّverb
  1. 1.
    diedclassical

    This verb form indicates that a person has died.

  2. 2.
    was close to dyingclassical

    Alternatively, this verb can describe a state of being on the verge of death, extremely weak.

Parallel reading

اِعْرَنْفَزَّ الرجل: مات
The man died.
وقيل: كاد يموت قرا
And it was said: he was close to dying.