makki (p. 338) s. Gamboge, ஓர்மருந்து. (Ains. vol. I. p. 147.) 2. [prov.] Marl, calcareous earth, வெண்பார்க்கல்; [a corrupt. of Sa. Makkala. W. p. 63.] 96)

māri (p. 351) s. Death, சாவு. 2. A destructive and contagious disease, ஓர் ஒட்டுநோய். W. p. 658. MARI. 3. An evil goddess, supposed to inflict the small-pox, and to deliver from it, Chandi. 4. A variety of the small-pox, மாரிமுத்து. மாரியம்மன்--மாரியம்மை--மாரியாத் தாள், s. The goddess, as மாரி, 3. மாரியம்மன்கொண்டாடி, appel. n. One possessed with that evil spirit. 17)

mṇm (p. 341) s. Nuptials, marriage, wedding, wedlock, கலியாணம். (சது.) 2. [fig.] Better circumstances, நலம். அஷ்டமணம். Eight kinds of marriage: 1. பிரமம், marriage of a virgin to a bachelor; 2. பிரசாபத்தியம், marriage by mutual consent of the relations; the girl having been solicited by the friends of the bridegroom; 3. ஆரிடம், the gift of a girl in marriage; her relations receiving as a present one or two cows, or bullocks; or according to some, the girl is placed between a cow and a bullock with gilded horns and hoofs, and the ceremony is comfirmed by the pouring of water; 4. தெய்வம், marriage of a girl bestowed by a deity in recompense for a sacrifice offered by her father; or, as some say, marriage in the presence of a sacrifice.--Note. These four are performed before the god of fire, as a witness; 5. காந்தருவம், marriage by the mutual consent of the individuals themselves; without consulting friends, or having a marriage ceremony; 6. ஆசுரம், marriage in which the bridegroom furnishes the bride with jewels, and pays her friends the sum which they demand for her.--Note. Some authorities mention certain heroic or athletic explcits as the price to be paid. 7. இராக்கதம், marriage in which the girl is taken by force, without her own consent or that of her friends; 8. பைசாசம், marriage in which a girl is forced when asleep, or in a state of insensibility. மணமும்பிணமும் போகிறவீதியிலிருந்துபேசுகி றேன். I assert it in a street where weddings and funerals pass; a strong asseveration. மணக்கோலம், s. Marriage-attire or costume. 2. See கோலம். மணப்பந்தல், s. A marriage-shed erected and adorned for the wedding. மணப்பறை, s. Drumming at a marriage--oppos. to பிணப்பறை. மணப்பொருத்தம், s. A marriage-contract, a written agreement between the parties marrying; or their parents, on giving their children in marriage. 2. See தசப்பொருத்தம். மணமகன், s. A bridegroom, மணவா ளன். 2. (சது.) A husband, புருஷன். மணமகள், s. A bride, மணவாளி. 2. A wife, மனைவி. மணம்புரிய, inf. To marry. மணவணி, s. Wedding ornaments or decorations; [ex அணி.] (p.) மணவறை, s. The chamber for the performance of the marriage-ceremony, மணமண்டபம். 2. The bride-chamber, as பள்ளியறை; [ex அறை.] மணவறைத்தோழன், s. [com. மாப்பிள் ளைத்தோழன்.] A companion or personal attendant of the bridegroom. மணவாளன்--மணாளன், s. [fem. மண வாட்டி, மணாட்டி.] A husband, நாயகன். 2. A man, ஆண்மகன். (திவா.), [ex ஆள்.] மணவினை, s. Nuptial, marriage-ceremony, விவாகச்சடங்கு. மணவோலை, s. A marriage-ola, or invitation to a marriage; [ex ஓலை.] 15)

mirucam (p. 354) s. Sight, perception by the eye, காட்சி; [from Sa. Mrusa, to see.] 6) *

mẕukku (p. 346) கிறேன், மழுக்கினேன், வேன், மழுக்க, v. a. To blunt, to dull the edge or point, முனைமழுங்கச்செய்ய. 2. To obscure, to deprive of lustre, or glory, ஒளிகுறைக்க. 3. To obscure, to deprive the intellect of keenness, புத்தியைக்குறைக்க. 4. To beat, to pound, அடிக்க. 5. To hull paddy by pounding, நெல்லுமிகழிக்க. (c.) கத்தியைமழுக்கிப்போட்டான். He has blunted the knife. அவனைநன்றாய்மழுக்கிப்போட்டார்கள்..... They gave him a sound beating. நெல்லைமழுக்கியெடு. Simply hull the paddy. 45)

maṇṭam (p. 341) s. Skimmings, scum, froth or foam, on boiling or fermenting liquids, ஆடை. W. p. 632. MAN'DA. 2. (சது.) Cream of curdled milk, தயிரேடு. (p.) 33) *

mkmai (p. 338) s. [For.] Revenue of a temple, or other public establishment, from the produce of land, or a proportion of the taxes; or the stated, voluntary contributions to such an establishment. 2. A tribute given to the Rajah of Travancore. 55) *

miẕlai (p. 355) s. Prattling, lisping, &c., as மழலை. (சது.) 4)

mṇiym (p. 341) s. Surveyorship or superintendence, of a temple or a district; a subordinate revenue-office, மணியத்தொழில். 2. Business, employment, occupation, வேலை. மணியக்காரன், s. An overseer, manager or superintendent, ஓருத்தியோகஸ்தன். 2. The overseer or chief officer of a village or town; a manigar, கிராமத்தலைவன். மணியஞ்செலுத்தல்--மணியம்பண்ணல், v. noun. Executing the trust of an overseer. 2. [in cant.] To domineer, to lord it over others. மணியவேலை, s. The employment of a manigar. 23)

mākulavar (p. 348) s. [pl.] Hunters, savages, வேடர். (சது.) 11) *