to touch → to happen 1 realization Unique
NEW Realization 1
type Polysemy
language Classical Arabic
lexeme مَسَّ massa
meaning 1 to touch (with hand)

massat bi-ka raḥim-u fulān-in


The relationship of such a one is near to you. (as touching implies proximity)
direction →
meaning 2 to happen, to betide, to come upon smb, to befall smb.

massa-hu l-kibar-u

massa-hu l-ˁaḏāb-u


Old age came upon him.

Punishment befell him.
reference Lane: 2711-2712
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