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سَطْوَةٌ

Root: سطو

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سَطْوَةٌ [as a simple subst., or] as an Verbal.Noun un., has for its pl. سَطَوَاتٌ. It signifies [A spring, or rush; or an assault, or attack: &c.: impetuosity in war or battle:] a reviling: a beating: and punishment, or chastisement; as in the saying, اِتَّقِ سَطْوَتَهُ [Guard thyself against his punishment, or chastisement; or it may mean in this phrase, his violence, or impetuosity].
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