Proto-South Dravidian : *muṭ-
Meaning : need, want; perplexity
Tamil : muṭṭu
Tamil meaning : dilemma, need, want
Tamil derivates : muṭṭu-ppaṭu to be pressed, perplexed, be in difficulty or extremity as one beset by creditors; muṭṭu-ppāṭu dilemma, need, want, trouble, distress, evil
Malayalam : muṭṭu
Malayalam meaning : being nonplussed, perplexity, want
Malayalam derivates : muṭṭu-pāṭu straits, want; tormenting, importunity
Kannada : muṭṭu
Kannada meaning : nonplus, embarrassment, want
Tulu : muṭṭu-kaḍi, muṭṭu-gaḍi
Tulu meaning : critical state, dangerous illness, narrow path, straitened circumstances
Notes : Could Kota muṇḍy be derived from muṇḍ- 'to refuse to obey' (4971)?
Number in DED : 4936
