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ح ت ر ف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of striving or working diligently, particularly for one's family. It describes someone who exerts effort to provide for their dependents.

Derived headwords

الحتروفnoun
  1. 1.
    Hard workerclassical

    A person who strives diligently to provide for their family and dependents.

Parallel reading

الحتروف، كعصفور، أهمله الجوهري، وقال ابن الأعرابي: هو الكاد على عياله
Al-Huturoof, like 'usfoor', was neglected by Al-Jawhari, and Ibn Al-A'rabi said: it is the one who toils for his family.
هو الكاد على عياله
He is the one who toils for his family.
هكذا نقله الصاغاني، وصاحب اللسان، وغيرهم
Thus it was transmitted by Al-Saghani, the author of Al-Lisan, and others.