Cantivalam, Caṇṭivāḷam: 1 definition

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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Caṇṭivāḷam (சண்டிவாளம்) noun [K. caṇḍivāḷa.] Money given to dissolve a bargain or to redeem anything; ஒப்பந்தத்தை நீக்கவேனும் ஒன்றை மீட்கவேணும் கொடுக்கும் பணம். [oppanthathai nikkavenum onrai midkavenum kodukkum panam.] (W.)

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Caṇṭivāḷam (சண்டிவாளம்) [caṇṭi-vāḷam] noun < சண்டி¹ [sandi¹] +. Fetters for the legs; கால் விலங்கு. [kal vilangu.] Local usage

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