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وغن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of abundance, vastness, and perhaps persistence or stubbornness. It is noted as being neglected by al-Jawhari, with definitions provided by Ibn al-A'rabi.

Derived headwords

الوُغْنَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Vast cisternclassical

    A large, wide cistern or water reservoir. This is the primary meaning provided by Ibn al-A'rabi.

تَوَغَّنَverb
  1. 1.
    To advance boldlyclassical

    To advance or charge forward, particularly in warfare, implying boldness and determination.

  2. 2.
    To persist in sinclassical

    To be persistent or stubborn in committing sins or transgressions.

Parallel reading

أهمله الجوهري.
Al-Jawhari neglected it.
وقال ابن الأعرابي: هو الحب الواسع ؛
And Ibn al-A'rabi said: it is the vast cistern;
وفي بعض النسخ: الجب بالجيم.
And in some versions: it is 'al-Jubb' with a jim.
والتوغن: الإقدام في الحرب.
And 'al-Tawaghun': advancing in war.
والتوغن: الإصرار على المعاصي.
And 'al-Tawaghun': persistence in sins.