nose → chief, boss 1 realization Unique
ACCEPTED Realization 1
type Polysemy
language Classical Arabic
lexeme ʔanf-
meaning 1 nose
direction —
meaning 2 chief, master huwa ʔanf-u ḳawm-i-hi
'he is the lord, or the chief, of his people'
reference
comment Lane 116

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