Proto-Dravidian [d4377]

one part or piece (Emeneau, Language 15.46)

Badaga

chip, slice, wedge

to wedge asunder, chip, take the eatable part out of a stone fruit, extract a mango or coconut with a knife, slice

chip of wood, splinter, upright stick at end of ridgepole to keep thatch in place

piece (< Badaga).

chip, small piece of anything, piece of betel-nut. DED 3589