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مِغْلًى

Root: غلو

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مِغْلًى [in the CK مِغْلَاء] An arrow with which one raises the arm [in shooting] in order to exceed with it the usual limit, or nearly to do so: or, accord. to the M, that is used in striving to exceed the usual limit: also termed مِغْلَاةٌ : pl. مَغَالٍ.
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