Varattuntu, Vārattuṇṭu, Vara-tuntu: 1 definition

Introduction:

Varattuntu 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

[«previous next»] — Varattuntu in Tamil glossary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Vārattuṇṭu (வாரத்துண்டு) [vāra-tuṇṭu] noun < idem. +.

1. Deduction made from the cultivator’s share and added to that of the landlord or the government; குடிவாரத்தினின்று கழித்துச் சர்க்கார் அல்லது நிலச்சுவான்தாரின் மேல்வாரத்தோடு கூட்டும் சிறுபகுதி. [kudivarathininru kazhithus sarkkar allathu nilachuvantharin melvarathodu kuttum sirupaguthi.] (R. T.)

2. Unrealised balance of the landlord’s share of the produce; நிலச் சுவான்தார்க்குரிய மேல்வாரத்தில் பாக்கி. [nilas suvantharkkuriya melvarathil pakki.] (W.)

context information

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

Discover the meaning of varattuntu in the context of Tamil from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: