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بءزل

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to forms of speech and movement. It encompasses concepts of verbal abuse, insults, and a specific manner of walking characterized by speed and perhaps a swagger.

Derived headwords

البأزلةnoun
  1. 1.
    Barking; hagglingclassical

    Refers to a harsh, loud manner of speaking, akin to barking, and also to the process of bargaining or haggling.

  2. 2.
    Fast walkclassical

    Describes a gait or manner of walking that is characterized by speed.

المقارضةnoun
  1. 1.
    Haggling; bargainingmodern

    The act of negotiating prices or terms, often involving a back-and-forth exchange.

البازلهnoun
  1. 1.
    Fast walkerclassical

    A person who walks with a quick pace.

المشاهلةnoun
  1. 1.
    Insulting; cursingclassical

    The act of verbally abusing someone or using foul language towards them.

Parallel reading

البأزلة: اللحاء والمقارضة.
Al-ba'zalah: barking and haggling.
البأزلة مشية فيها سرعة
Al-ba'zalah is a gait with speed in it.
قد كان فيما بيننا مشاهله، ... فأدبرت غضبى تمشى البازله
There were between us insults, ... so she turned away angry, walking with a fast gait.
المشاهلة: الشتم.
Al-mushahalah: cursing.