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شَفِرٌ

Root: شفر

Full Definition

شَفِرٌ [an epithet of which the fem. only is mentioned]. شَفِرَةٌ and signify A woman who experiences the gratification of her venereal lust (شَهْوَتَهَا) in her شُفْر; so that she emits (تُنْزِلُ) speedily: or [in the CK “ and ”] who is content with the least of coitus: contr. of قَعِرَةٌ and قَعِيرَةٌ.
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