sULe in Kannada

[Chandan R. Narayan]

I'm by no means a lexicographer, but sULe as I understand it means
prostitute.  A common insult in kannaDa is sULe-magane lit. son of a
prostitute (colloquially used with the effect similar to 'son of a
bitch').  If you go to Hampi, you can even see the sULe bAzAr!

chandan




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On Mon, 19 Feb 2001, N. Ganesan wrote:

> Dear List,
>
> Several Kannada inscriptions name the temple dancers as "sULe".
> How do Kannada experts and lexicographers explain the meaning
> of sULe?
>
> With kind regards,
> N. Ganesan
>
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