to tie a talisman to a woman whois pregnant with the first child, to ward off evil spirits.

(a pregnant woman) to wear such a talisman.

the tip of a lamp flame emanating black smoke.

a small casket or a vessel with a lid for keeping the collyrium.

= ಕುಡುಕಿಕ್ಕು.

= ಕೋಡಗಗಟ್ಟು.

a tying of both the hands together behind one's back, that is difficult for the person to untie them.

(fig.) a firm binding.