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التوس

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to inherent nature, disposition, and character. It can also be used in imprecations or curses.

Derived headwords

تَوْسnoun
  1. 1.
    natureboth

    The inherent disposition or character of a person or thing.

  2. 2.
    dispositionboth

    A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

تَوَسَّاverb
  1. 1.
    to curseclassical

    To invoke divine punishment upon someone; to utter a curse.

جَوْسnoun
  1. 1.
    curseclassical

    An invocation of divine punishment; a curse.

Parallel reading

التوس، بالضم: الطبيعة، والخيم.
At-taws, with dammah, means nature and disposition.
وهو من توس صدق، أي: أصل صدق.
And he is from a true nature, meaning: a true origin.
وتوسا له وجوسا: دعاء عليه.
And 'tawassa' for him and 'jawsa' is a curse against him.