Proto-South Dravidian : *pēr_-
Meaning : to load
Tamil : pir_akku (pir_akki-)
Tamil meaning : to heap, pile up
Tamil derivates : per_r_u a pile
Malayalam : pēr_u
Malayalam meaning : a load, esp. bullock-load
Malayalam derivates : pēr_uka to load (as oxen), pile up
Kannada : pēr_u
Kannada meaning : to lift up and put upon, load, pile up; n. a load, esp. bullock-load
Kodagu : pōr- (pōri-)
Kodagu meaning : to transport by pack-animal
Tulu : pēruni, pērāvuni
Tulu meaning : to load, burden
Tulu derivates : pērāṭa lading, shipping; bēruni to pile up earth; perikè a bullock's load, any burden; periyè a heap, pile; hērụ a sack of corn
Notes : Tamil per_r_u is obviously a secondary form (*pēr_u would be normally expected).
Number in DED : 4446
