Proto-North-Dravidian : *qāj-
Meaning : to dry
Kurukh : xāynā (xayyas) "to lose moisture, dry up, evaporate, lose flesh, waste away"
Malto : qāye "to become dry, wither, become lean, fade"
Additional forms : Also KUR xaixairnā to become quite dry, parched; xaidnā, xaidaʔānā to make dry, desiccate (by exposing to the sun, fire, or the air); (Hahn) xaikā dry, dried up, withered; MLT qeyre to be boiled, be hot; qeytre to boil, make hot.
Number in DED : 1458
