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حنس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root relates to steadfastness, courage, and a certain type of person. It describes someone who is unyielding and firm in their position, particularly in the context of battle. It also encompasses notions of piety and integrity.

Derived headwords

حَنَسٌnoun
  1. 1.
    Steadfastnessclassical

    The quality of being unyielding or steadfast, especially when holding one's ground.

  2. 2.
    Pietyclassical

    The state of being pious or devout; righteousness.

حُونِسٌadjective
  1. 1.
    Unassailable manclassical

    A man who cannot be harmed or overcome when he remains in his place.

Parallel reading

قال شمر الحونس من الرجال الذي لا يضيمه أحد إذا أقام في مكان لا يخلجه أحد
Shammir said: Al-ḥānis is a man whom no one can harm if he stays in a place where no one can dislodge him.
يجري النفي فوق أنف أفطس
The nostril runs over a snub nose.
وعيني مقرف
And my eye is of a certain type.
الحنس لزوم وسط المعركة شجاعة
Al-ḥins is to stick to the middle of the battle with courage.
والحنس الورعون
And al-ḥins are the pious ones.