Velampam, Vēḻampam: 1 definition

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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Vēḻampam (வேழம்பம்) noun probably from viḍamba.

1. Deceit, trick; வஞ்சகம். வேழம்பத்தைவர் வேண்டிற்று வேண்டிப்போய் [vanchagam. vezhambathaivar vendirru vendippoy] (தேவாரம் [thevaram] 472, 1).

2. Ridicule, mockery; ஏளனம். [elanam.]

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