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جفز

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to speed or swiftness in movement, particularly in walking. However, its usage and authenticity are questioned by lexicographers.

Derived headwords

الجفزnoun
  1. 1.
    Speed in walkingclassical

    Refers to the quickness or swiftness with which one walks.

Parallel reading

السرعة في المشي، يمانية
Speed in walking, a Yamanite term.
أهمله الجوهري
Al-Jawhari neglected it.
وقال صاحب اللسان: حكاها ابن دريد قال: ولا أدري ما صحتها
And the author of Al-Lisan said: Ibn Duraid narrated it, saying: And I do not know its authenticity.
واقتصر الصاغاني على قوله: السرعة، ولم يزد شيئا
And Al-Sagani limited himself to his saying: speed, and did not add anything.