Proto-South Dravidian : *taḍ-[av-]
Meaning : to stroke; to grope
Tamil : taṭavu (taṭavi-)
Tamil meaning : to stroke, anoint as with liniment, smear, spread on (plaster), grope, feel one's way with hands and feet as in the dark, seek, play (e. g. lute)
Tamil derivates : taṭa-var- to stroke, blow gently over, rub, besmear, seek, play (e. g. lute)
Malayalam : taṭavuka
Malayalam meaning : to stroke, pat, smear, rub into the body
Malayalam derivates : taṭaval rubbing gently; (Kauṭ.) taṭavaruka to stroke
Kannada : taḍavu
Kannada meaning : to touch or rub gently with the hand, stroke, feel one's way with the hands, grope
Kannada derivates : taḍa-varisu to feel one's way as with the hands or feet, grope, seek, stroke; taḍahu to stroke; taḍaku to grope for, seek; taḷuku to stroke
Kodagu : tavḍ- (tavḍi-)
Kodagu meaning : to feel way in dark, search for in dark
Miscellaneous : KOR (O) taṭṭi to stroke
Number in DED : 3025
