Proto-South Dravidian : *tar-ag-
Meaning : to diminish; fee, commission
Tamil : taraku
Tamil meaning : brokerage, fee, commission to a middleman, discount allowed in cash payment
Tamil derivates : taravu id., tax; tarakan_ broker
Malayalam : taraku
Malayalam meaning : percentage, brokerage, customary deduction, paid mediation
Malayalam derivates : tarakan broker
Kannada : taragu
Kannada meaning : diminishing, wastage; customary deduction, brokerage, commission, fees called customs, small allowance or gratuity given by the seller, borrower of money, etc., to the broker
Kannada derivates : taragaḍe
Kodagu : wastage, loss, deficiency
Number in DED : 3090
