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ج خ د م

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of speed, particularly in movement like running or walking. It also encompasses the idea of swiftness in action or work. The root is noted as being neglected by some lexicographers but defined by others.

Derived headwords

الجخدمةnoun
  1. 1.
    Speed in runningclassical

    The act of moving quickly while running.

  2. 2.
    Speed in actionclassical

    The quality of being swift or quick in performing any task or work.

  3. 3.
    Speed in walkingclassical

    The act of walking with great haste.

جخدمname
  1. 1.
    Companion nameclassical

    A name of a Companion of the Prophet Muhammad who had narrations attributed to him.

Parallel reading

الجخدمة والخاء معجمة، أهمله الجوهري، وقال الأزهري: هو السرعة في العدو
Al-Jakhdamah, with the letter Kha' dotted, was neglected by Al-Jawhari, and Al-Azharī said: it is speed in running.
وقال في موضع آخر: السرعة في العمل والمشي
And he said in another place: speed in work and walking.
الجخدمة: رجل من الصحابة له رواية، قاله أبو خباب عن إياد عنه
Al-Jakhdamah: a man from the Companions who had narrations, Abu Khabbab narrated from Iyad on his authority.