خَذُولٌ

One who often abstains from, or neglects, the rendering of aid, or assistance: so in the Qur'an, 25:31, applied to the Devil; (TA;) because he forsakes the unbeliever, and declares himself to be clear of him, on the occasion of trial, or affliction. (Jel.)

See also خَاذِلٌ.

Also A mare that, when suffering from the pain of parturition, moves not from her place. (ISd, K.)

خَذُولُ الرِّجْلِ A man whose leg aids him not, in consequence of weakness, (S, * TA,) or of some evil affection, or of intoxication. (TA.)