Proto-South Dravidian : *tēḍ-
Meaning : to seek, search for
Tamil : tēṭu (tēṭi-), tēṇṭu (tēṇṭi-)
Tamil meaning : to seek, search for, inquire after, acquire, earn, procure, take care of, cherish, provide for, seek, try (as to do a thing)
Tamil derivates : tēṭṭam, tēṭṭu acquiring, earning, accumulation, seeking, search, pursuit, acquisition, that which is earned or hoarded, anxiety, solicitude, earnest desire, appetite, longing
Malayalam : tēṭuka
Malayalam meaning : to seek, pray, acquire
Malayalam derivates : tēṭikka to cause to search or hunt; tēṭṭam pursuing of game, importunity, coveting
Kodagu : tē̈ḍ- (tē̈ḍi-)
Kodagu meaning : to search for
Notes : Unclear tēṇṭu in Tamil.
Number in DED : 3456
