Salique

[ suh-leek, sal-ik, sey-lik ]

/ səˈlik, ˈsæl ɪk, ˈseɪ lɪk /

adjective

Salic.

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Example sentences from the Web for salique

Obedience to a boy is the recognition of the heir-apparent, and I respect the salique law as much as I love my love.
The Tragic Comedians, Complete|George Meredith
His book against the salique law is still in the possession of the Lambeth library.
Curiousities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol. 1|Thomas Dugdale
They were not always contented with this species of Salique law, which certainly is somewhat inconsistent.
Red Gauntlet|Sir Walter Scott
Our Salique Law provides that universal homage shall be paid all beautiful women.
Pierre; or The Ambiguities|Herman Melville

Oh, what a wise invention of our ancestors was the Salique law!
A Day's Ride|Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for salique

Salique

/ (ˈsælɪk, ˈseɪlɪk) /

adjective

a variant spelling of Salic

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