Proto-South Dravidian : *Ur_-ai-
Meaning : firm, steady
Tamil : ur_ai (-pp-, -tt-)
Tamil meaning : to become firm, steadfast, decided (as the mind)
Tamil derivates : ur_aippu firmness, steadfastness; ur_uti firmness, strength, certainty, assurance
Malayalam : ur_ayuka
Malayalam meaning : to be firm in
Malayalam derivates : ur_ekka to be firm, fixed, settled; ur_akkē strongly, firmly, aloud; ur_appu firmness, stay, support, assurance; ur_appikka to seize, hold firmly, make fast, resolve, assure, convince; ur_uka to be firm; ur_uti firmness
Number in DED : 0721
