Definition of Suttee

Sut`tee´
n.1.A Hindoo widow who immolates herself, or is immolated, on the funeral pile of her husband; - so called because this act of self-immolation is regarded as envincing excellence of wifely character.
2.The act of burning a widow on the funeral pile of her husband.


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