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خَذُولٌ ذ One who often abstains from, or neglects, the rendering of aid, or assistance: so in the Kur xxv. 31, applied to the Devil; (TA;) because he forsakes the unbeliever, and declares himself to be clear of him, on the occasion of trial, or affliction. (Jel.) ― -b2- See also خَاذِلٌ. ― -b3- Also A mare that, when suffering from the pain of parturition, moves not from her place. (ISd, K.) ― -b4- خَذُولُ الرِّجْلِ A man whose leg aids him not, in consequence of weakness, (S, * TA,) or of some evil affection, or of intoxication. (TA.)

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