تلكّأ عَلَيْهِ

1.
He excused himself to him; he pleaded an excuse to him. (K.)
2.
تلكّأ عَنْهُ He was slow to do it; delayed to do it; (S, K, TA;) excused himself, or pleaded an excuse, for not doing it; refused to do it, or abstained from doing it. (TA.)

Perseus ID: n37937