غَزِلٌ
Root: غزل
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غَزِلٌ
[is, by, rule, the part. n. of غَزِلَ, as such signifying Talking, and acting in an amatory and enticing manner, with a woman, or with women; &c.: but it is said that it] signifies صَاحِبُ غَزَلٍ; or مُتَغَزِّلٌ بِالنِّسَآءِ; by which is here meant making mention, or speaking, or one who makes mention, or who speaks, [generally in verse,] of what is termed
غَزَل [signifying as expl. above, i. e. the talk, and actions, and circumstances, occurring between the lover and the object of love; &c.]; thus used as being a possessive epithet, [not as a part. n. of غَزِلَ, because this differs in meaning from تَغَزَّلَ,] i. e. it signifies [properly] ذُوغَزَلٍ: or it means displaying amorous gestures or behaviour, and foolish and
2 Lacking strength, or ability, to perform, or accomplish, things; remiss, or languid, in respect to them.
2 Lacking strength, or ability, to perform, or accomplish, things; remiss, or languid, in respect to them.
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