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بلص

Root: بلص

2 entries for this word

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Entry 1

بلص balaṣa u (balš) and II to extort wring forcibly (من ه from s.o. s.th.); to blackmail (ه s.o.)

Entry 2

بلص balṣ extortion, blackmail; forcible imposition of taxes

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