Proto-South Dravidian : *maḍ-aŋ-
Meaning : to lay down, to get into place
Tamil : maṭakku (maṭakki-)
Tamil meaning : to engage as a servant, secure for oneself as an article or cargo
Kannada : maḍagu, maḍaŋgu
Kannada meaning : to lay down, place, put, take into one's service as a man, etc., procure and keep for one's use as a horse, etc., hire
Tulu : maḍaguni
Tulu meaning : to lay, put down, place
Number in DED : 4644
