ciṟu (p. 189) க்கிறேன், த்தேன், ப்பேன், க்க, v. n. As சிறுகு, used in all its meanings. 2. To show anger, சினக்க. (c.) 3. v. a. To make small, to decrease, குறைக்க. கடுகு சிறுத்தாலுங் காரம் போகுமா? Will the mustard lose its pungency when made smaller, i. e. good men even under adversity will retain their confidence. சிறுத்துக்காட்ட, inf. To appear diminished in size, either by distance, imperfect vision, or by being seen through glasses. சிறுத்துப்போக, inf. To grow small, short, &c. 2. To be reduced in rank or circumstances. 3. To fail in character, degenerate. 4. To be inferior to another in wealth, rank, or performance. 47)