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حَرْبَةٌ

Root: حرب

Full Definition

حَرْبَةٌ [A dart, or javelin;] a certain weapon resembling a spear, but smaller, having a wide head; not reckoned among رِمَاح: dim. حُرَيْبَةٌ : pl. حِرَابٌ. You say, أَخَذُوا الحِرَابَ لِلْحِرَابِ [They took the darts, or javelins, for contending in war, or battle].

def.2 A thrust, stick, or stab.
2 Spoliation.
3 Corruptness of religion.

def.3 حَرْبَةُ a name of Friday; accord. to the Námoos, because it is a time for warring with oneself: pl. حَرَبَاتٌ and حَرْبَاتٌ.
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