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سَمَّاعٌ

Root: سمع

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سَمَّاعٌ One who hearkens, or listens, much to what is said, and utters it. [Its primary signification is simply One who hears, hearkens, or listens, much, or habitually: and it signifies also quick of hearing.] See also سَامِعٌ.
2 A spy, who searches for information, and brings it.
3 Obedient.
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