a man trading in pulses.

= ಕೞ್ಕು2.

to become dark or black.

the colour of charcoal; black colour.

the dark brown colour.

to become useless, valueless, etc.; to be spoiled.

to become troublesome; to trouble.

fear; apprehension.

to be low.

to be shorter in height than a normal person; to be dwarfish.

to become inferior.

to reduce (oneself) in size; to shrink; to contract (oneself).

to bend (from a straight position).

to feel dejected; to cast down in spirit; to get disheartened; to be depressed.

to fear; to be afraid (of).