Chapter XIV

as a word for village.

[217] This is the kach. Harkness states that it was generally a piece of dyed or printed cotton as at present.

[218] This is a custom of which I failed to obtain any account.

[219] This is evidently due to misunderstanding of the pursütpimi ceremony. The Tamil word for ‘bow’ is vil.

[220] Probably Keradr.

[221] Badagas and Kotas.

[222] A full account of the two divisions and of their relation to one another will be given in