Proto-South Dravidian : *navai-
Meaning : to be troubled, to degrade
Tamil : namai (-pp-, -tt-)
Tamil meaning : to vex, trouble
Tamil derivates : navai (-pp-, -tt-) to kill; n. blemish, defect, fault, evil, disgrace, meanness, punishment
Kannada : name, nave
Kannada meaning : to become insignificant in bulk or importance, fall away in flesh, become lean or thin, wear away, become less, become poor
Kannada derivates : navasiga man who harasses, troubles, or torments
Tulu : nameyuni
Tulu meaning : to wear away, become poor
Tulu derivates : nappu injury, degradation
Number in DED : 3598
