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العَصَا

Root: عصو

Form: 8

Full Definition

العَصَاVIII He leaned, or he supported, or stayed, himself, upon the عَصَا [or staff, &c.].
2 And يَعْتَصِى بِالسَّيْفِ He makes use of the sword as a staff. (S, and TA in this art. and in art. عصى.)
3 And اعتصى الشَّجَرَةَ He cut a staff, or stick, or rod, (عَصًا,) from the tree.
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