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المسع

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of wind, movement, and endurance. It describes a specific type of wind and also terms for a person who travels extensively and is strong enough to do so.

Derived headwords

المِسْعnoun
  1. 1.
    North windclassical

    A name for the north wind.

المِسْعِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    Strong travelerclassical

    A man who travels extensively and is strong enough to endure the journey.

Parallel reading

المسع، بالكسر: اسم ريح الشمال.
Al-mis'u, with kasra: a name for the north wind.
والمسعي، بالفتح: الرجل الكثير السير، القوي عليه.
And al-mas'iyyu, with fatha: the man who travels extensively, strong enough for it.