1. حَلَفَ
1 Halafa Hlf , aor. Halifa , inf. n. HalifN and HalofN (S, Msb, K) and HilofN (K) and maHoluwfN , (S, K,) like majoluwdN and maEoquwlN and maEosuwrN , (S,) and maHoluwfapN (Lth, K) [and maHoluwfaA='u , like ma$oEuwraA='u , as will be seen from what follows], He swore. (S.) You say, Halaba biA@ll~`hi
2. حِلْفٌ
HilofN Hlf (assumed tropical:) A confederacy, league, compact, or covenant, (S, Msb, K,) between persons; (S, K;) as also ↓ HilofapN : (Msb:) because it is not concluded, or ratified, but by swearing. (ISd, TA.) ― -b2- (assumed tropical:) Friendship; or true, or sincere, friendship. (K.) -A2- (tropi