Proto-Nilgiri : *muḍ-
Meaning : to hold on
Kota : muṛg- (muṛgy-) "to be screwed up"
Toda : muḍ(k) kɨy- "to be persistent"
Additional forms : Also Kota muṛk- (muṛky-) to screw into place, keep (wife) in order; muṛk showing of strength in contests (wrestling, running, etc.)
Number in DED : 4925