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بكس

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of overcoming, a specific type of cloth, and a fortified place. The primary verb form suggests subjugation or conquest, while the nouns refer to a child's toy and a historical fortress.

Derived headwords

بَكَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to overcomeclassical

    To conquer, subdue, or overcome an opponent.

البَكْسَةnoun
  1. 1.
    cloth for playingclassical

    A piece of cloth used by children for playing games.

كَشَدَّادname
  1. 1.
    fortress nameclassical

    The name of a strong and fortified castle located near Antioch.

Parallel reading

بكس الخصم: قهره
To overcome the opponent: to conquer him.
والبكسة، بالضم: خرقة يلعب بها تسمى: الكجة
And al-Baksah, with dammah: a rag with which one plays, called: al-Kajjah.
وكشداد: قلعة حصينة قرب أنطاكية
And Kashdad: a fortified castle near Antioch.