05-17-2007, 03:11 AM
Folks, I need etymology on the following saying in tamil "Dooshtanai kandal dura villagu" - translation: Keep away from a vile/evil person. I have heard it being pluralized too - "Doosht<b>arai</b> kandal dura villagu" - translation: Keep away from vile/evil <b>people</b>.
I know the meaning (duh, I translated it <!--emo&
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I know the meaning (duh, I translated it <!--emo&
