Salique
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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The Salique Law is a law in France, whereby it is enacted, that no female shall inherit that crown.
From Hudibras by Butler, Samuel
Did not those French heathen have a Salique law?
From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman
Our Salique Law provides that universal homage shall be paid all beautiful women.
From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman
It was then that the lois Salique and Ripuaire appeared, which were subjected to successive revisions and gradual or sudden modifications, necessitated by political changes or by the increasing exigencies of the prelates and nobles.
From Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by Jacob, P. L.
He was himself a great speaker, and his best work is his Discours sur la Loi Salique, which contributed powerfully to the overthrow of the project for recognising the Infanta as Queen of France.
From A Short History of French Literature by Saintsbury, George
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