عَاكِفٌ

Keeping, or cleaving, constantly, or perseveringly, [عَلَى شَىْءٍ to a thing, and فِى مَكَانٍ in a place:] (S, O: *) or continuing intent [upon a thing]: and remaining, staying, dwelling, or abiding, in a place: (O:) plural عَاكِفُونَ and عُكُوفٌ (O, K, TA) and عُكَّفٌ. (TA.) One says, فُلَانٌ عَاكِفٌ عَلَى فَرْجٍ حَرَامٍ [Such a one is keeping, or cleaving, constantly, or perseveringly, to an unlawful فَرْج]. (S, O.)