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تفخّذ

Root: فخذ

Form: 5

Full Definition

تفخّذV He sat between the thighs of the woman as he sits who performs [or is about to perform] the act of coïtus; as also , [Verbal.Noun مُفَاخَذَةٌ;] and فخّذها , Verbal.Noun تَفْخِيذٌ: or he sat above the thighs of the woman: signifies the same as [app. agreeably with the former or the latter of the explanations above].

def.2 And تفخّذ He retired, or held back, عَنِ الأَمْرِ from the affair.
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