Meaning of THOKIRAMERAI

THOKIRAMERAI

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - தூக்கிரமேரை

The share or portion of grain given to the village watchman as payment for their services, typically taken from the threshing floor after the harvest. Example: The farmers set aside a portion of their harvest as 'thokiramerai' to compensate the watchman for his vigilance and protection of the village. This practice reflects the traditional system of in-kind payments and the importance of community support for essential services like security and protection in rural Tamil Nadu.