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نَاثٌّ

Root: نث

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نَاثٌّ One who traduces the Muslims behind their backs, but saying of them what is true, and mentioning their vices, or faults: pl. نُثَّاثٌ: [the pl. only is mentioned in the K, and explained as signifying persons who traduce others behind their backs, but saying of them what is true].
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