Proto-South Dravidian : *paḍ-i
Meaning : a k. of measure
Tamil : paṭi
Tamil meaning : a weight (= 100 palam), the ordinary measure of capacity (= 8 ollocks); fixed daily allowance for food
Tamil derivates : paṭiy-āḷ hired servant, one whose wages are paid in grain
Malayalam : paṭi
Malayalam meaning : measure (esp. of rice), regular allowance; at the rate of
Kannada : paḍi
Kannada meaning : measure of capacity (= one-half seer); an allowance in food to servants, a gift to friends or poor people
Tulu : paḍi
Tulu meaning : daily allowance of food, extra pay to servants when travelling; alms in kind; a small weight
Number in DED : 3849
