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وزكت

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to movement, specifically speed or a particular gait. It also extends to describe a woman's disposition or physical state during marital relations, implying pliancy or willingness.

Derived headwords

وَزَكَتِverb
  1. 1.
    she hurriedboth

    Referring to a woman, she moved quickly or hastened her pace.

  2. 2.
    she walked poorlyclassical

    Referring to a woman, she walked with an unattractive or awkward gait.

  3. 3.
    she was pliantclassical

    In the context of marital relations, she was yielding and cooperative.

Parallel reading

وزكت المرأة: أسرعت
The woman hurried: she moved quickly.
أو مشت قبيحة
Or she walked poorly/awkwardly.
و عند النكاح: لانت وواتت
And in marital relations: she was pliant and cooperative.