فَاتِكٌ

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فَاتِكٌ [act. part. n. of 1; generally meaning Assassinating; or an assassin:] one who comes upon another suddenly, or at unawares, or takes him by surprise, with some evil, or hateful, act, or [more commonly] with slaughter: and accord. to IDrd, one who, when he purposes a thing, does [it]: any one who attempts, or ventures upon, great, or formidable, affairs: bold, or daring; courageous: pl. فُتَّاكٌ.
2 [Hence,] فَاتِكُ القَلْبِ Penetrating, sharp, or vigorous, and effective, in mind.
3 And حَيَّةٌ فَاتِكَةٌ لِلسَّبُعِ [A serpent that attacks the beast of prey].
4 And جَارِيَةٌ فَاتِكَةٌ A young woman who cares not for what she does nor for what is said to her.

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