Salian

[seiliәn]

Definition

(a.) Denoting a tribe of Franks who established themselves early in the fourth century on the river Sala [now Yssel]; Salic.

(n.) A Salian Frank.

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Definition

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 century to the succession to the crown of France.

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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