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بَعِلٌ بعل part. n. of بَعِلَ, Confounded, or perplexed, &c. (K.) And Lacking strength, or power, or ability; unable to find the right way to accomplish his affair. (TA.) ― -b2- With ة, applied as an epithet to a woman, (S,) and meaning One who does not dress, or wear clothes, well, (K, TA,) nor well adjust her personal state or condition. (TA.)

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