Proto-Nilgiri : *tanḍ-
Meaning : to win, be able
Kota : taṇḍ- (taṇḍy-) "to win in contest or strife; (debt) is paid; pay off (debt)"
Toda : toḍ- (toḍy-) "to have ability or strength to, be capable of"
Additional forms : Also Kota daṇḍ- (daṇḍy-) to work off (a debt); keep up with a person
Notes : Kota daṇḍ- (just like Tulu daṇḍiyuni "to put forth the hand to receive anthing") may be due to contamination with PDR *danḍ- "arm".
Number in DED : 3054
