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ضيّف

Root: ضيف

Form: 2

Full Definition

ضيّفII , intrans.: see 1, first and second sentences.

def.2 As trans.: see 4, last sentence, in four places.
2 [Hence,] ضَيَّفْتُهُ signifies also I protected him, or defended him, from him who sought, or pursued, him: I rendered him safe, secure, or free from fear; and became at peace with him; thus used metaphorically.
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