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غَافِرٌ ذ (TA) and ↓ غَفُورٌ (S, K, TA) and ↓ غَفَّارٌ (K, TA) are epithets applied to God. (K, TA,) the second and third of which are intensive; (TA;) meaning, [the first,] Covering and forgiving the sins, crimes, and offences, of his servants; [or simply forgiving; and the second and third, covering and forgiving much the sins, &c., of his servants; or very forgiving.] (S, * K, * TA) The pl. of ↓ غَفُورٌ is غُفُرٌ. (S.) And ↓ غَفُورٌ is also applied to a woman, without ة. (TA.)

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