مَّعْرُوف

maEoruwfN * [ Known: and particularly well, or commonly, known ]. A^amorN maEoruwfN and ↓ EaArifN , (O, Msb, K, TA,) accord. to Lth, but the latter is disapproved by Az, having not been heard by him on any other authority than that of Lth, (O, TA,) [though there are other similar instances well known, (see A^amorN , and daAfiqN ,)] signify the same [i. e. A known affair or event &c.]; (O, Msb, K, TA;) as also ↓ EariyfN . (Msb, TA,) ― -b2- [Hence, in grammar, The active voice; opposed to majohuwlN .] ― -b3- See also EurofN , former half, in seven places. -A2- A^aroDN maEoruwfahN Land having a fragrant Earof [or odour ]. (TA.) -A3- rajulN maEoruwfN A man having a purulent pustule, termed Earofap , come forth in the whiteness [or palm ] of his hand. (S.)