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عسقف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root describes a state of being frozen or immobile, particularly related to the eyes. It signifies a physical or emotional stiffness, often associated with suppressed emotion or a lack of movement.

Derived headwords

عَسْقَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to freeze (eyes)classical

    The eyes become frozen or immobile, often when someone is on the verge of tears but unable to cry.

Parallel reading

عسقف الرجل، أي جمدت عينه، وذلك إذا هم بالبكاء فلم يقدر عليه.
The man's eyes froze, meaning his eye became immobile, and that is when he was about to cry but could not.