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هملس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to strength and robust physicality, specifically in the legs and in the manner of walking. It is primarily associated with a strong-legged individual who walks with great force.

Derived headwords

هَمْلَسadjective
  1. 1.
    strong-legged, powerful walkerclassical

    Describing a man who is strong in his legs and walks with great force and intensity.

العَمْلَسnoun
  1. 1.
    strong-legged manclassical

    A term for a man characterized by strong legs and a powerful gait. This is the more commonly found term.

Parallel reading

رجل هملس: قوي الساقين شديد المشي
A hamlas man: strong of legs, intense of walking.
ولم يلف إلا في كتاب العين
And it was only found in the Book of Al-Ain.
والمعروف في المصنف وغيره: العملس
And what is known in Al-Musannaf and elsewhere is: Al-Amals.
ولعل الهاء بدل من العين لا تصح إلا على ذلك
And perhaps the Hāʼ is a substitute for the Ain, and it is only correct on that basis.