Proto-South Dravidian : *et-
Meaning : to lift, raise
Kannada : ettu
Kannada meaning : to lift, raise, take up, hold up, collect, exhibit, mention (as the name of another), raise up (as one's own name)
Kannada derivates : etta, ettu lifting up, raising, undertaking; ettike, ettuvike lifting, raising, etc.; ettisu to cause to raise, take up, lift up, erect, etc.; (Hav.) ettu to carry a child; ettarsu to raise
Tulu : ettuni
Tulu meaning : to raise a subscription or tax
Tulu derivates : ettaruni to ascend, climb; ettara high; height; ettige a collection
Number in DED : 0796
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