Proto-South Dravidian : *gir_-
Meaning : [expr.] creaking
Tamil : kir_iccu
Tamil meaning : creaking sound
Tamil derivates : kir_iccān_ watchman's rattle, child's rattle
Malayalam : kir_ayuka
Malayalam meaning : to creak (as a door)
Malayalam derivates : kir_ikir_ukka creaking, noise of writing on olas; kirukira rustling, rattling noise; kirukirukka to rustle, rattle
Kannada : kir_a, kir_aku, kir_iki, kir_u, gir_aku, gir_iki, gir_uku, gir_u, gir
Kannada meaning : creaking
Kannada derivates : kir_r_ane with a rattling noise
Tulu : kirikiri, girigiri
Tulu meaning : creaking (as shoes, etc.)
Tulu derivates : kirkụ a creaking noise
Number in DED : 1593
