جَحْفَلٌ جحفل An army: (S:) or a numerous army. (K.) MF holds it to be formed, with an augmentative ل, from الجَحْفُ, meaning “ the taking, ” or “ carrying, ” a thing “ away. ” (TA.) -A2- A great man: (K:) or a man of great estimation or dignity. (S.) ― -b2- A generous, noble, or high-born, chief or lord. (K.) ― -b3- Great in the sides. (IAar, K.)
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