Side

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Side (v.) - late 15c., "to cut into sides" (of meat), from side (n.). Meaning "to support one of the parties in a discussion, dispute, etc.," is first attested 1590s, from side (n.) in the figurative sense; earlier to hold sides (late 15c.). Related: Sided; siding.

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The root hamza khā dhāl (أ خ ذ) is used in Quran 273 times;

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consider root connections with ḥā wāw dhāl (ح و ذ) is used in Quran 2 times 🔗 side by side.

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