Proto-South Dravidian : *savar-
Meaning : to rub in, apply
Kannada : savaru
Kannada meaning : to rub in or apply to (as water, oil, medicine, polish or ashes), convey with a stick, knife, etc., any sticky substance to a vessel by rubbing the substance off on its brim
Kannada derivates : savarisu to have applied to, etc.
Number in DED : 2389