salian

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Definition of salian in English English dictionary

Of or pertaining to a Frankish people of the 4th century that lived on the Ijssel river

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

A Salian Frank

Synonyms

salic, salique

Etymology

() Latin Salii (“a division of the Franks”) (from Sala (“Ijssel river”)) + -an