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د ف س

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a state of neglect or a dark complexion. It is primarily discussed in classical sources with limited modern applicability.

Derived headwords

أَدْفَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to neglectclassical

    To neglect or abandon something. This meaning is attributed to Ibn al-A'rabi.

  2. 2.
    to darken (face)classical

    To have one's face become dark, not due to illness. This meaning is also attributed to Ibn al-A'rabi.

Parallel reading

أدفس الرجل، أهمله الجوهري.
The man neglected it, as mentioned by Al-Jauhari.
أي اسود وجهه من غير علة.
Meaning his face became dark without any cause.
لا أحفظ هذا الحرف لغيره.
I do not recall this word being used by anyone else.
نقله الصاغاني في العباب.
Al-Saghani transmitted it in Al-Abab.