From Latin Salianus , from Salii + -ānus ( “ -an : forming adjectives ” ) , from salīre ( “ to jump , to leap ” ) + -īus ( “ -y : forming adjectives ” ) .
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1908- SalianEnglish · e-38700-149
Salian, sā′li-an, adj. pertaining to a tribe of Franks on the lower Rhine.—n. one of this tribe.—adj. Sal′ic, denoting a law among the Salian Franks limiting the succession of certain lands to males—extended in the 14th
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Salian, sā′li-an, adj. pertaining to the Salii or priests of Mars in ancient Rome.—Salian hymns, songs sung by these, with dances, &c.
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From Latin Salianus , from Salii + -ānus ( “ -an : forming adjectives ” ) , from Sala ( “ the IJssel River ” ) + -īus ( “ -y : forming adjectives ” ) . Cognate with Salic .
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