, aorist
شَهُمَ, (S, K,) verbal noun شَهَامَةٌ (S, TA) and شُهُومَةٌ, (TA,) He (a man) was, or became, hardy, strong, sturdy, enduring, or patient; (S;) [or] acute of mind or intellect; (S, K;) clever, ingenious, sharp, or penetrating. (K.)
2.
And (tropical:) He (a horse) was, or became, swift; brisk, lively, sprightly, or agile; and strong. (K, TA.)
3.
[And apparently It was, or became, rough, harsh, or coarse: for] شَهَامَةٌ signifies خُشُونَةٌ. (Ham p. 699.)
4.
-A2- شَهَمَهُ, (S, K,) aorist
شَهَمَ and
شَهُمَ, verbal noun شَهْمٌ and شُهُومٌ, (K,) He frightened him, or made him afraid; (S, K;) namely, a man. (K.)
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And شَهَمَ الفَرَسَ, aorist
شَهَمَ, (K,) verbal noun شَهْمٌ, (TA,) He chid the horse; (K;) or incited him to quickness. (JK, K, and Ham p. 699.)