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مُبْتَذَلٌ

Root: بذل

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مُبْتَذَلٌ Held in mean estimation: as in the saying, مَالُهُ مَصُونٌ وَ عِرْضُهُ مُبْتَذَلٌ [His wealth is preserved, or taken care of, and his honour, or reputation, is held in mean estimation].
2 Language, and a proverb, which one is wont to speak or mention, or which one is fond of speaking or mentioning.
3 فُلَانٌ صَدْقُ المُبْتَذَلِ Such a one is strong, or sturdy, in the work in which he employs himself: or sharp, vigorous, or effective, in nature, or disposition; one who, when employed in a work, is found to be strong, or sturdy. And سَيْفٌ صَدْقُ المُبْتَذَلِ A sword sharp, or penetrating, in the part with which one strikes.
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