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عُرْضِىٌّ

Root: عرض

Full Definition

عُرْضِىٌّ A camel that goes obliquely, or inclining towards one side, because not yet completely trained: or submissive in the middle part [or body, so as to be easy to ride, but] difficult of management: and perverse, untoward, or intractable: and with ة, a she-camel not completely trained: or difficult to manage; refractory. See also عَرُوضٌ.
2 One who does not sit steadily, or firmly, upon the saddle; inclining at one time this way, and at another time that way.
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