Salic
adjective
of or relating to the Salian Franks.
Salic
American
[sal-ik, sey-lik]
/ ˈsæl ɪk, ˈseɪ lɪk /
adjective
Salic
1
British
/ ˈseɪlɪk, ˈsælɪk /
adjective
salic
2
British
/ ˈseɪ-, ˈsælɪk /
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Salic
1540–50; < Medieval Latin Salicus, equivalent to Late Latin Sal ( iī ) (plural) tribal name + -icus -ic
Example Sentences
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Since her father abolished the so-called Salic law, which allows only male heirs – she can expect to be the next head of her royal house.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
If Salic Law had applied in Great Britain and Victoria had not succeeded King William IV as Queen in 1837, who would be the sovereign today?
From Time • Jul. 23, 2013
Repeal of the Salic Law forbidding female rulers allowed her to succeed to the throne.
From Time Magazine Archive
Just when the Salic code was drawn up is not known, but the work was certainly done at some time during the reign of Clovis, probably about the year 496.
From A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance by Ogg, Frederic Austin
This law is holy, it is the Salic Law, the law of the Salian Franks, our conquerors.
From The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres by Sue, Eugène
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