Etymology

Salic law

Today it means: The code of laws of the Salian Franks, particularly the one excluding women from inheritance. Full definition →

Medieval Latin Lex
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  1. Medieval Latin · borrowed fromLex
  2. English todaySalic law

Calque of Medieval Latin Lex Salica.

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