Proto-South Dravidian : *meṭ-i
Meaning : a k. of foot-ring
Tamil : meṭṭi, meṭṭu
Tamil meaning : a kind of plain ring worn on the great toe or the next toe
Tamil derivates : (?) veṇṭaiyam warrior's anklet
Kannada : meṭṭu
Kannada meaning : a kind of foot-ring of which two are put to the second toe and which tinkle when struck together by walking
Number in DED : 5056
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