"ubasute" meaning in All languages combined

See ubasute on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From Japanese 姥捨て. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|姥捨て}} Japanese 姥捨て Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ubasute (uncountable)
  1. A supposed former custom of Japan, whereby an infirm or elderly relative was left in some desolate place to die. Wikipedia link: ubasute Tags: uncountable Related terms: granny dumping, ättestupa
    Sense id: en-ubasute-en-noun-zO-XPnrT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Death
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