عساس

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Arabic[edit]

Root
ع س س (ʕ-s-s)

Etymology[edit]

Occupational noun from عَسَّ (ʕassa, to guard).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

عَسَّاس (ʕassāsm (plural عَسَّاسُون (ʕassāsūn))

  1. guard, watchman (especially those who work at night time)

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Descendants[edit]

  • Maltese: għassies