Alikattu, Aḻikaṭṭu, Ali-kattu: 1 definition

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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Aḻikaṭṭu (அழிகட்டு) [aḻi-kaṭṭu] noun < idem. +.

1. Fabrication to deprive another of his right, forgery; பொய்ச்சீட்டு. [poychittu.] (W.)

2. Excuse, pretence; வீண் போக்கு. [vin pokku.] (W.)

3. Obstacle, impediment, hindrance; தடை. [thadai.] (W.)

4. Antidote, means of counteracting magic; மந்திரம் விடம் முதலியவற் றிற்குரிய மாற்று. [manthiram vidam muthaliyavar rirkuriya marru.] (W.)

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Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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