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شَهُمَ

Root: شهم

Form: 1

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شَهُمَI , Present.T ـُ Verbal.Noun شَهَامَةٌ and شُهُومَةٌ, He was, or became, hardy, strong, sturdy, enduring, or patient; [or] acute of mind or intellect; clever, ingenious, sharp, or penetrating.
2 And He was, or became, swift; brisk, lively, sprightly, or agile; and strong.
3 [And app. It was, or became, rough, harsh, or coarse: for] شَهَامَةٌ signifies خُشُونَةٌ.

def.2 شَهَمَهُ, Present.T ـَ and ـُ Verbal.Noun شَهْمٌ and شُهُومٌ, He frightened him, or made him afraid; namely, a man.
2 And شَهَمَ الفَرَسَ, Present.T ـَ Verbal.Noun شَهْمٌ, He chid the horse; or incited him to quickness.
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