South Dravidian etymology : List with all references

Proto-South Dravidian : *muṭ-

Meaning : need, want; perplexity

Tamil : muṭṭu

Tamil meaning : dilemma, need, want

Tamil derivates : muṭṭu-ppaṭu to be pressed, perplexed, be in difficulty or extremity as one beset by creditors; muṭṭu-ppāṭu dilemma, need, want, trouble, distress, evil

Malayalam : muṭṭu

Malayalam meaning : being nonplussed, perplexity, want

Malayalam derivates : muṭṭu-pāṭu straits, want; tormenting, importunity

Kannada : muṭṭu

Kannada meaning : nonplus, embarrassment, want

Tulu : muṭṭu-kaḍi, muṭṭu-gaḍi

Tulu meaning : critical state, dangerous illness, narrow path, straitened circumstances

Proto-Nilgiri : (?) *muṇḍ-ĭ

Notes : Could Kota muṇḍy be derived from muṇḍ- 'to refuse to obey' (4971)?

Number in DED : 4936

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Nilgiri etymology :

Proto-Nilgiri : *muṇḍ-ĭ

Meaning : state of man unable to pay debt, rent, or contribution

South Dravidian etymology: South Dravidian etymology

Kota : muṇḍy

Number in DED : 4936