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درحى

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a specific type of physical build, particularly focusing on a stout and short stature. It may also relate to a manner of walking associated with such a build.

Derived headwords

الدَّرْحَايةnoun
  1. 1.
    short and stout manclassical

    A man who is both short in height and broad or stout in build. The text notes it is on the pattern of فَعَلاية.

Parallel reading

الدرحاية: الرجل الضخم القصير، وهو فعلاية.
Ad-darḥāyah: The stout, short man, and it is on the pattern of fa'lāyah.
عكوك إذا مشى درحايه
He is stout when he walks, like a darḥāyah.
يحسبنى لا أعرف الحداية
He thinks I do not know the art of driving camels.