Talaitotu, Talaitoṭu, Talai-totu: 1 definition
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Talaitotu 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 LexiconTalaitoṭu (தலைதொடு) [talaitoṭutal] [talai-toṭu] intransitive verb < idem. +.
1. To take an oath by touching one’s head; தலையைத் தொட்டு ஆணையிடுதல். தலைதொட் டேன் தண்பரங்குன்று [thalaiyaith thottu anaiyiduthal. thalaithod den thanparangunru] (பரிபாடல் [paripadal] 6, 95).
2. To become sponsor for a child in baptism; ஞான ஸ்நானத்தில் தலையைத் தொட்டு அருள்புரிந்து ஞானத் தந்தையாதல். [gnanamirtham snanathil thalaiyaith thottu arulpurinthu gnanath thanthaiyathal.] Christian usage
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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