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غَافِرٌ

Root: غفر

Full Definition

غَافِرٌ and غَفُورٌ and غَفَّارٌ are epithets applied to God. the second and third of which are intensive; meaning, [the first,] Covering and forgiving the sins, crimes, and offences, of his servants; [or simply forgiving; and the second and third, covering and forgiving much the sins, &c., of his servants; or very forgiving.] The pl. of غَفُورٌ is غُفُرٌ. And غَفُورٌ is also applied to a woman, without ة.
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