Proto-South Dravidian : *vīr_-
Meaning : distinguished; arrogant
Tamil : vīr_u (vīr_i-)
Tamil meaning : to be distinguished, be eminent, increase; n. distinctive excellence, victory, unique beauty, splendour, greatness, abundance, good fortune, merit, arrogance
Tamil derivates : vīr_āppu arrogance; vīr_r_-iru to sit in state or majestically, sit with unique distinction, sit proudly; vir_ai (-pp-, -tt-) to assume airs; vir_aippu assuming airs
Malayalam : vīr_u
Malayalam meaning : stiffness, grandeur, dignity, valour, power
Malayalam derivates : vīr_uka to be grand, dignified, be puffed up, inflated, proud
Kannada : ber_e
Kannada meaning : to behave proudly or arrogantly, be haughty, conceited
Tulu : bīruni
Tulu meaning : to brag, boast, parade
Tulu derivates : būṭuni to boast, brag
Number in DED : 5462
