[Tel.] n. Grits, that which remains in the sieve after sifting; the finest and hardest particles which resist the pestle. medagakanilicina dhanyamu. merikabiyyamu the rice which in pounding resists the pestle, potta vidividanibiyyamu. merikalavantivadu a man of grit, a choice favoirite. merikalavantimataluchoice phrases. i granthamu ratnalamerikalu this book is a perfect gem, a galaxy of beauties. meriyadu meriyadu. n. A steady man, calimpanivadu meriyata meriyata. n. A steady woman, calimpanidi. A victress, heroine, she who escapes with impunity.
“ka niviccomeriyatavai, kavara munavalasinatlugayyalimpan, gaveracipedamoraga, nevirinivaridagili yelavacintun.” K. iii. 243.