بَالٍ
1.
[act. particle n. of بَلَاهُ; Trying, proving, or testing.
2.
And hence,] Knowing, or being acquainted [with a thing]; as in the phrase, جَعَلْتُهُ
بَالِيًا بِعُذْرِى
I made him to be acquainted with my excuse, and to know the manner thereof. (Mgh.)
3.
Also Old, and wearing out [or worn out]; applied to a garment. (Msb.)
4.
[Hence,] بَالِيَاتٌ is used as meaning The places of tents. (Ham p. 492.)