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رِدِّيسٌ

Root: ردس

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رِدِّيسٌ A man who throws stones at others, or pelts them with stones, much, or often: or, as also رَدُوسٌ a man who pushes, thrusts, or repels, much, or vehemently; syn. دَفُوعٌ; or نَطُوحٌ; and who is strong, as though his enemy were pelted with him. (IAar in explanation of ردوس.)
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