Proto-South Dravidian : *tar_-
Meaning : to fasten, join, fix
Tamil : tar_u (tar_uv-, tar_r_-)
Tamil meaning : to wear tightly as a cloth, fasten
Tamil derivates : tar_uvāy occasion, particular juncture, crisis, rare opportunity, stage (as in life); tar_ai (-v-, -nt-) to rivet, drive in (nails); tār_u putting on a cloth in the fashion of a divided skirt; taram opportune moment, time, turn; taruṇam right time, proper season
Malayalam : tar_a
Malayalam meaning : foundation, nailing, riveting
Malayalam derivates : tar_uka to be tucked in before and behind; tar_ayuka to be fixed; tar_ekka to drive in, hammer, fasten; enter, be fixed; tār_u wearing clothes tucked in; taram time, opportunity
Kannada : tar_i
Kannada meaning : state of being joined, of being put in or down, fixed or settled
Kannada derivates : tar_u (tatt-) to join, approach, engage in; n. state of being joined or connected, of being fit, of being settled; tar_u-vāy order, succession; tar_uṇa fit or proper time
Tulu : tarapuni, tarpuni
Tulu meaning : to rivet, fasten firmly; be riveted, fixed
Number in DED : 3142
