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مثد

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the concept of hiding, concealing, or observing from a concealed position. It often relates to spying or acting as a lookout, particularly in a military or watchful context.

Derived headwords

مَثَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to hideclassical

    To conceal oneself, especially among stones or natural cover.

  2. 2.
    to spyclassical

    To observe an enemy from a concealed position, acting as a lookout for one's people.

ماثِدnoun
  1. 1.
    lookoutclassical

    One who acts as a lookout or spy, observing from a concealed position.

  2. 2.
    spyclassical

    A person who watches the enemy from hiding.

Parallel reading

مثد بين الحجارة: استتر
He hid among the stones: he concealed himself.
ونظر بعينه من خلالها إلى العدو يربأ للقوم
And he looked with his eye through them at the enemy, acting as a lookout for the people.
ومثدته أنا: جعلته ماثدا
And I made him a spy: I made him a lookout.
أي: ربيئة
Meaning: a lookout.