Meaning of 'ekkam'

v. n. (engku) fright, fear, stupor caused by pain, engkukai; 2. anxiety, kavalai; 3. eager desire, peracai.

ekkam etukka, -pitikka, to become vexed; to pine away; to languish.
pillai cettatinale avalukku ekkam pitittatu, She languished at the death of her child.

Meaning of ஏக்கம்

v. n. (ஏங்கு) fright, fear, stupor caused by pain, ஏங்குகை; 2. anxiety, கவலை; 3. eager desire, பேராசை.

ஏக்கம் எடுக்க, -பிடிக்க, to become vexed; to pine away; to languish.
பிள்ளை செத்ததினாலே அவளுக்கு ஏக்கம் பிடித்தது, She languished at the death of her child.


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