الصّٰفِنٰتُ

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Important Words:

صافنات (steeds) is the plural of صافنة which is fem. of صافن which is active participle from صفن. They say صفن الفرس i.e. the horse stood on three legs, the hoof of the fourth slightly touching the ground. صافن means, a horse standing upon three legs and the extremity of the hoof of the fourth leg. Standing in this posture is considered to be the peculiarity of Arabian breed which are regarded as the best bred horses. The word صافن would therefore mean, horses of the noblest breed (Lane & Aqrab).

جیاد (swift-footed horses) is the plural of جواد which is derived from جاد. They say جاد الفرس i.e. the horse became swift-footed. جاد فی عدوہ means, he became swift and excellent. فرس جواد means, a quick-footed horse (Lane & Aqrab).