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From மேய் (mēy) + -அல் (-al).
மேயல் • (mēyal)
- grazing
- pasture, herbage for cattle to eat
- grabbing, obtaining and enjoying unlawfully
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “மேயல்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press