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دفس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a darkening or blackening of the face, possibly due to illness or distress. It is a rare root with limited attestation.

Derived headwords

أَدْفَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to become dark-facedclassical

    The verb describes a man whose face has become dark or black, not due to any apparent illness or defect.

Parallel reading

أدفس الرجل إذا اسود وجهه من غير علة
The man became dark-faced when his face blackened without any illness.
لا أحفظ هذا الحرف لغيره
I do not recall this word from anyone other than him.