NIGHANTUVU = DICTIONARY

Sikkaa = a stamp ,a seal ,an impression Siga = a plat or twist of the hair ,in the manner practised by the indians in hindusthaan ..,sigapatlu pattadam = fighting with holding the twist of the hair.. siggu = shame , reproach ,shy ..,siggumaalina = shameless ,impudent ..,siggu paduta = to feel shy.. Sidi ,sillu = the name given to a religious performance in the manner of a vow ,made to the ammavaaru or village goddess once every year ,the devoted person has a large doublepointed hook fixed through the flesh of the back ,near the waist ,and is swung twice or thrice round the goddess ,from an elevated beam ,and then let loose ..this ceremony is termed gaalaapu sidi..,they have another manner termed gampa sidi which is performed like the first ,except that of placing the devoted person in a basket instead of having hooks fixed through the flesh of the back ,when they swing round.. Sthithi = circumstance ,matter ,state .. Sidde = a large round or oval bag , made of thick hide ,in which ghee...

Saabethu = proof , conviction Saamantham = power ,authority ..,saamantham cheyyadam = to exercise power or authority ..in sanskrit it means neighbourhood.. Saamaanu ,saamaaagri = baggage ,things ,luggage ,material .. Saamu = the name given to all kinds of manual and bodily exercise ,which certain castes of hindoos practise during their youth ..,saamu cheyyadam = to practise exercise.. Saametha = a proverb ,a comparision .an alegory ,a saying Saambraani = benjamin Saayankaalam ,saayanthram ,saayanthanam = the evening Saayaru = a revenue term ,signifying the collection of customs and duties ..,saayarudaaru = a customs-officer.. Saaraa ,saara = a cheap cost alcoholic product Saaradhi = the name of the man who sits in front of the indian vehicles and drives the bullocks...,radhasaaradhi = who drives the chariot... Saarangi = a small musical instrument ,mounted with five wires and played with a bow ..it has a long neck a nd a short round body.. Saaruvaa = a revenue term ,signifying low-grou...