Salian
1 of 2adjective (1)
Sa·lian
ˈsālēən,
-lyən
: of or relating to a Frankish people dwelling early in the 4th century a.d. on the Ijssel river see salic law
Salian
2 of 2adjective (2)
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: of or relating to the Salii of ancient Rome
Salian hymns
Word History
Etymology
Adjective (1)
Late Latin Salii, a division of the Franks (from the Sala —Ijssel—river) + English -an
Adjective (2)
Latin Salii, priests of Mars in ancient Rome (from salire to leap) + English -an