Proto-Nilgiri : *vaḶ-
Meaning : life; custom
Kota : vaḷc- (vaḷc-) "to use (pots, vessels, plates, etc.)"
Toda : poḷc- (poḷč-) "to live, be alive, get on in life (or with 5372)"
Additional forms : Also Kota vaḷkm (obl. vaḷkt-) usual practice, custom; Toda poḷp way of living, means of livelihood (or with 5372)
Number in DED : 5292