جَحْفَلٌ
Root: جحفل
Full Definition
جَحْفَلٌ
An army: or a numerous army. MF holds it to be formed, with an augmentative ل, from الجَحْفُ, meaning “ the taking, ” or “ carrying, ” a thing “ away. ”
def.2 A great man: or a man of great estimation or dignity.
2 A generous, noble, or high-born, chief or lord.
3 Great in the sides.
def.2 A great man: or a man of great estimation or dignity.
2 A generous, noble, or high-born, chief or lord.
3 Great in the sides.
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