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Its A Horrible Old Indian Custom Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SATI" which means:
- noun
- • The traditional custom of a hindu woman giving herself up to be cremated on her husband’s funeral pyre as a sign of her devotion.
An example sentence would be:
- • "In india, sati was outlawed in the early 19th century."
- • "The act of sati was considered a sacrifice and a symbol of devotion in hindu culture."
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