to wipe → to forgive 1 realization Unique
NEW Realization 1
type Polysemy
language Classical Arabic
lexeme ʕafā
meaning 1 to efface ʕafat-i r-rīḥ-u l-ʔaṯar-a

The wind effaced the trace.
direction →
meaning 2 to forgive ʕafā llāhu ʕanka; salū llāha l-ʕafw-a

May God absolve you!; Ask ye of God forgiveness.
reference Lane: 2092-2093
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