KURU-KANDA: A candle stick made of clay, called also Kotvilakkuwa.

KURAPAYIYA: The same as Kadapayiya.

KURUNIYA: One eighth of a bushel or four seer.

KURUWITALE: Spear used at elephant kraals.

KUSALANA: A cup.

L

LAHA: The same as Kuruniya.

LANSA-MURE: The turn of service of the Hewawasam tenants; it is now taken also by the Atapattu class.

LATDEKUMA OR LEBICHCHAPENUMA: Present of money or provisions given to the proprietor by his nominee on appointment to an office.