薨こう逝せい

noun

death of a nobleman

Rare, formal term used in historical or ceremonial contexts to refer to the death of a high-ranking noble. The cross-reference 薨去 (こうきょ) is more common.

See also: 薨去

• 古こ文ぶん書しょには「公く卿ぎょう薨こう逝せい」と記しるされていた。

  The ancient document recorded 'the death of a court noble'.