ثَوِىٌّ

1.
A guest: (IAar, T, S, M, K:) the vulgar erroneously pronounce it تِوِىٌّ. (TA. [See also مَثْوًى.])
2.
Remaining, staying, dwelling, or abiding; as also تَوِىٌّ; but the former is better known in this sense. (M in article توى.)
3.
One who abides (مُجَاوِرٌ [generally meaning for the purpose of study]) in either of the two sacred cities or territories [of Mekkeh and El-Medeeneh]. (IAar, T, K.)
4.
One who is very patient in military and predatory expeditions, who is detained in the territory of the enemy, or on the frontier of the enemies' country. (IAar, T.)
5.
A captive. (Th, M, K.)
6.
A chamber, or house, or tent, prepared for a guest: (T, M, K:) and, (M,) according to Lth, (T,) a chamber within a chamber. (T, M.)

Perseus ID: n4853