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تلكّأ

Root: لكأ

Form: 5

Full Definition

تلكّأV He excused himself to him; he pleaded an excuse to him.
2 تلكّأ عَنْهُ He was slow to do it; delayed to do it; excused himself, or pleaded an excuse, for not doing it; refused to do it, or abstained from doing it.
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