عَاطٍ

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عَاطٍ A gazelle raising his head to take the leaves [of a tree]. [See also عَطْوٌ.] Hence, عَاطٍ بِغَيْرِ أَنْوَاطٍ Taking [or reaching to take] without there being aught of things suspended, a prov.; applied to him who arrogates to himself that which he does not possess; or to him who arrogates to himself knowledge that does not regulate him; or meaning, taking [or reaching to take] that which is not to be hoped for nor to be taken. (S. [See also art. نوط.]) [And عَاطِيَةٌ is applied to a mare as meaning Raising her head: see شَبَاةٌ in art. شبو.]

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