غَافِرٌ

(TA) and غَفُورٌ (S, K, TA) and غَفَّارٌ (K, TA) are epithets applied to God. (K, TA,) the second and third of which are intensive; (TA;) meaning, [the first,] Covering and forgiving the sins, crimes, and offences, of his servants; [or simply forgiving; and the second and third, covering and forgiving much the sins, &c., of his servants; or very forgiving.] (S, * K, * TA) The plural of غَفُورٌ is غُفُرٌ. (S.) And غَفُورٌ is also applied to a woman, without ة. (TA.)

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