s. f, Corruption of the Arabic word Muáfí. Pardon forgiveness, remission of revenue, a rent-free grant, rent-free lands, a grant from Government; a. Free; without tax (land):—máfídár, s. m. One who has a grant of land without tax, a holder of rent-free land:—máfí híṉ hayát, a. Released or exempted from rent (land) during the life-time of the holder.