بُهْتَانٌ

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بُهْتَانٌ and بَهِيتَةٌ signify the same [when the former is used as a subst.; i. e. A calumny, slander, or false accusation]: or both signify, the former as explained by Aboo-Is-hák, and the latter as explained in the K, a falsehood by reason of which one is confounded, or perplexed, and unable to see his right course; (TA; [in which it seems to be indicated that بُهْتٌ signifies the same;]) from البَهْتُ as meaning “ the being confounded ” &c.: the former is a subst. signifying [also] a false accusation of adultery against a woman; and a forgery of a lie against her: and ↓ the latter, [and the former also, simply,] a lying, or lie, or falsehood; and so بُهْتٌ and بَهْتٌ . بُهْتَانًا وَإِثْمًا مُبِينًا, in the Kur iv. 24, is said to mean Falsely accusing of adultery, and acting in a manifestly sinful or criminal manner: or it means acting wrongfully &c. You say, رَمَاهُ [He accused him with, or of, calumny, &c.]. And يَا , with kesr to the [prep.] ل, [i. e., O, come to my aid, or succour, on account of the calumny! &c.; for it is] a phrase used in calling for aid, or succour. [And if you would express wonder, you say, يَا , with fet-h to the prep. ل, i. e. O the calumny! &c.]

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