Cillarai, Cillaṟai: 1 definition
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Cillarai means something in Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCillaṟai (சில்லறை) noun < சில்¹ [sil¹] + அறு²-. [aru²-.] cf. chidra.
1. [Telugu: cillara, K. cillaṟe, Travancore usage cillare.] Things scattered here and there in small quantities, small quantities or amounts, sundries; சிதறியவை. [sithariyavai.] (W.)
2. [Telugu: cillara, K. cillaṟa, Travancore usage cillare.] Remainder, surplus, balance; மீதி. [mithi.]
3. [Telugu: cillara, K. cillaṟa, Travancore usage cillare.] Fractional quantities over and above a round sum, odd; சில்வானம். பத்தேசில்லறை ரூபாய். [silvanam. pathesillarai rupay.]
4. [Telugu: cillara, K. cillaṟa, Travancore usage cillare.] Change, as of a rupee; சிறுதொகையாக மாற்றும் பணம். [siruthogaiyaga marrum panam.]
5. [Telugu: cillara, K. cillaṟa, Travancore usage cillare.] Trifling, insignificant matter; அற்பமானது. [arpamanathu.]
6. Woman's small ear-ornament. See காதுச்சில்லறை. [kathuchillarai.] Local usage
7. Petty, annoying business; தொந்தரவான சிறு காரியம். [thontharavana siru kariyam.]
8. Trouble from thieves; திருடர் உபத் திரவம். கள்ளர் சில்லறை. [thirudar upath thiravam. kallar sillarai.] (W.)
9. Death from malignant diseases; கொடுநோயால் ஏற்படும் சாவு. [kodunoyal erpadum savu.] (W.)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cillarai-tarumakarccu, Cillaraikkacu, Cillaraikkanakku, Cillaraikkuti, Cillaraitir, Cillaraiyatkal.
Ends with: Allaraicillarai, Katuccillarai.
Full-text: Allaraicillarai, Lottulosku, Katuccillarai, Pattipap, Cillaraikkuti, Cillaraitir, Cillirai, Cillaraiyatkal, Cillarai-tarumakarccu, Cillaraikkacu, Cillattu, Kaiccettu, Cillaraikkanakku, Tonkan, Puravayam, Vankan.
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