cāṭai (p. 174) s. [vul.] Allusion, reference, a hint by word, gesture, look, &c., a beckon, a wink; an indication, aspect, expression or cast of countenance, சமிக்கை. 2. Tales told of one secretly; true, or false insinuation, கோள். 3. Inclination, tendency in color, taste, smell, quality, temper, &c., சாய்வு. 4. Similarity in features, manners, dress, language, &c., ஒப்பு. 5. Connivance, தாட்சணியம். 6. Appearance, probability, likelihood, குறிப்பு. 7. A little, slightness, அற்பம். (c.) சாடைகாட்ட, inf. To give a hint, a wink, &c. 2. To show or act a character, to present in lively colors. சாடைக்காரன், s. A tale-bearer, an informer, கோட்காரன். சாடைசொல்ல, inf. To tell tales of; to inform or insinuate against. சாடைபண்ண, inf. To be patient or lenient in passing a sentence; inflicting a punishment, &c. 2. To make gestures. சாடைமூட்ட, inf. [prov.] To sow discord, stir up strife, &c., by insinuations, &c. (c.) சாடைமோடை, s. Formality, external show. 2. A trifling or slight result. சாடையறிய, inf. To know one's aim, object, or wishes, by his looks, and gestures. சாடையாயுப்புக்கூட்ட, inf. To add a little salt; commonly in diet. சாடையாய்ப்பேச, inf. To give an intimation, to allude to. சாடையாயெழுத, inf. To write reservedly. சாடையாய்ப்போய்விட, inf. To come to a frivolous result, to prove to be a slight or trifling matter. 2. To steal or slip away from company, &c. சாடையாய்விலக, inf. To withdraw privily or slyly. சாடையானசிவப்பு, s. A faint red. இதுமண்சாடையாயிருக்கிறது. This appears like earth. அவர்வந்தசாடையில்லை. There is no appearance of his having come. தமையனுந்தம்பியுமொருசாடை. The two brothers are much alike. 67) *