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زهدن

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a concept of meanness or baseness, possibly linked to a lack of generosity or nobility. It describes a person characterized by such negative traits.

Derived headwords

زَهْدَنٌadjective
  1. 1.
    mean, baseclassical

    Describing a person who is mean-spirited, ignoble, or base in character. This is a pejorative term.

Parallel reading

رجل زهدن؛ عن كراع: لئيم، بالزاي.
A mean man; according to Kra'a: ignoble, with a 'zay'.