Salique

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

/ səˈlik, ˈsæl ɪk, ˈseɪ lɪk /

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adjective

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Words nearby Salique

Salinger, salinity, salinization, salinize, salinometer, Salique, Salisbury, Salisbury Plain, Salisbury steak, Salish, Salishan

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How to use Salique in a sentence

The whole public law of Europe had its origin in equivocal expressions, beginning with the Salique law.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
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
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

British Dictionary definitions for Salique

Salique

/ (ˈsælɪk, ˈseɪlɪk) /

adjective

a variant spelling of Salic

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