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انكفت

Root: كفت

Form: 7

Full Definition

انكفتVII He turned away, or became averted, or diverted, [عَنْ وَجْهِهِ from his course, or design].
2 He returned [عن وجهه from his course, or design; and] إِلَى مَنْزِلِهِ to his abode.

def.2 He, or it, became contracted; and so . (TA in art. سكف.)
2 It was drawn up, or tucked up, and contracted.
3 He was compact in make.
4 He was lean, lank, slender, light of flesh, or lank in the belly.

def.3 انكفت لَوْنُهُ His, or its, colour changed. (TA, art. كفأ.)
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