لَّیِّنۡ

[1] لَانَ , inf. n. لِينٌ [not لَيْنٌ as in the CK] and لَياَنٌ, (T, S, M, K,) contr. of خَشُنَ; (S, K in art. خشن, and TK;) It was, or became, soft, as opposed to rough or harsh; smooth; plain; without asperities; fine to the touch; delicate; tender; supple; lithe; limber; pliant; pliable; flexible; ductile; malleable; soft, or flabby; lax: and he was, or became, soft; tender; pliant; gentle; bland; or mild. Hence لان جَانِبُهُ: see لَيِّنٌ. ― 2-b2- لَانَ بَطْنُهُ His bowels became relaxed. ― 2-b3- لَانَ He relented.