Proto-South Dravidian : *ves-
Meaning : to strike
Kannada : bese
Kannada meaning : (K2) to strike with a whip
Kodagu : bēŋg- (bēŋgi-)
Kodagu meaning : (?) to cut (plantain trunks at wedding, as test of skill with weapon)
Tulu : beppuni, bettuni, bettoṇuni
Tulu meaning : to stab
Notes : It is doubtful that Kodagu belongs here.
Number in DED : 5555
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