is an epithet applied to a dog [as meaning Wont to spring or leap or assault]. (A.)
2.
And it signifies The lion; (TS, K;) because of his leaping, or springing; (TA;) as also ↓مُسَاوِرٌ. (TS, TA.)
3.
Also One who is wont to leap or spring upon another, or to assault him; (S;) who behaves in an annoying manner towards his cupcompanion in his intoxication; (S, A, Mgh;) who assaults [or insults] his cup-companion when he drinks. (TA.)
4.
(assumed tropical:) One into whose head wine quickly rises: (M, K:) as though it were he himself that rose. (M.)
5.
And (assumed tropical:) Speech, or language, that has an overpowering influence upon the head (الَّذِى يَأْخُذُ بِالرَّأْسِ). (M, K.)