Proto-South Dravidian : *kad-
Meaning : to seize, grasp
Tamil : katuvu (katuvi-)
Tamil meaning : to seize, grasp, take more than a proper share of
Kannada : kadubu
Kannada meaning : to seize or hold firmly
Kannada derivates : kadi to steal; kadaka a thievish, deceitful man; fem. kadiki
Tulu : kadipu, kadupu, kadpu
Tulu meaning : stealing, theft
Number in DED : 1200
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