കപ്പം

Malayalam

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kapp-am. Cognate with Tamil கப்பம் (kappam).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /käpːɐm/

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Noun

കപ്പം • (kappaṁ)

1. tax
2. toll
3. tribute in token of vassalage
4. bribe

References

• Gundert, Hermann (1872) “കപ്പം”, in A Malayalam and English dictionary, Mangalore, London: C. Stolz; Trübner & Co.