to draw back (as from a blow, difficulty, etc.); to flinch.

to go back, return withdrawing oneself from facing a danger, challenge, etc.; to retreat.

to become lean or emaciated.

to exhibit one's courage, valour.

to go away; to disappear.

(fr. ಮಸ್ತಕ) the top part of the body in humans; the head.

the highest or uppermost part of anything; top; head.

= ಮಾತುಗಾತಿ.

a man who churns (curd) to form butter.

a controlled outlet for letting out water from a reservoir, water-tank, etc.

a lake or water-tank.

(a reservoir, water-tank, etc.) to let excess water flow out.

= ಮದಗ.

a property (as an extent of land, a building, etc.) that belongs, in general, to all the residents of a village; a public property.

the diver bird, a kind of cormorant; a water crow.

a variety of large fish.

sweet; delicious.

melodious; tuneful; pleasing to hear.

of the colour of honey.