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نلل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to weakness and frailty, particularly in old age. It describes a weak or feeble person, often an elderly one.

Derived headwords

النَّلَنَلnoun
  1. 1.
    Feeble old manclassical

    A weak and frail old man, often characterized by his advanced age and physical decline.

Parallel reading

النَّلَنَل الشيخ الضعيف
An-nalanal is the weak old man.