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ادرعفت

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes rapid or determined movement, particularly of camels or people in combat. It can also refer to a constricted or restrained manner of moving.

Derived headwords

اِدْرَعَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to move forward rapidlyboth

    To proceed forward on one's way, often with speed and determination, especially used for camels.

  2. 2.
    to rush into battleclassical

    To move forward into combat, specifically when a person detaches from the ranks to engage.

مُدْرَعِفُونَnoun
  1. 1.
    those moving restrictivelyclassical

    People who are moving in a constricted or restrained manner, implying a slower or more controlled pace.

Parallel reading

اِدْرَعَفَت الإبل بالدال والذال: مضت على وجوهها، أو أسرعت
The camels moved forward rapidly (with 'd' and 'dh'): they proceeded on their way, or they hastened.
و الرجل في القتال: إذا استنتل من الصف
And a man in combat: if he detaches from the ranks.
وناس مدرعفون: مقلصون في سيرهم
And people moving restrictively: they are constricted in their movement.