Proto-South Dravidian : *nēr-
Meaning : straight, proper
Tamil : nēr
Tamil meaning : straightness, directness, rightness, justice, impartiality, morality, virtue, honesty, length, extension, row, series, regularity, verticality
Tamil derivates : nērtti, nēr_r_i excellence, elegance, that which is correct, equitable or just; nērmai straightness, directness, fidelity, honesty, impartiality, justice, propriety, morality, virtue
Malayalam : nēr
Malayalam meaning : straightness, direction, truth, justice
Malayalam derivates : nērē adv. straight; nēr_r_i straightness, what is right, common way, custom
Kannada : nēr
Kannada meaning : straightness, rightness, propriety, fitness, order
Kannada derivates : nēra straightness, propriety, etc.; nēritu, nērittu that which is straight, fit, proper or right; nēridu propriety, rectitude, religious loyalty; nērida a brahman; fem. nēridaḷ; nērpu straightness, propriety, rectitude
Kodagu : nē̈rɨ
Kodagu meaning : truth, fact
Kodagu derivates : nēre direct, straight
Tulu : nērè
Tulu meaning : straightness; justice, truth; straight, just, true
Tulu derivates : nerta straight, true; nertama straight ploughing
Number in DED : 3772
