Salic

[ sal-ik, sey-lik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Salian Franks.

salic

¹

/ ˈseɪ-; ˈsælɪk /

adjective

1. (of rocks and minerals) having a high content of silica and alumina

Salic

²

/ ˈseɪlɪk; ˈsælɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Salian Franks or the Salic law

Word History and Origins

Origin of Salic¹

1540–50; < Medieval Latin Salicus, equivalent to Late Latin Sal ( iī ) (plural) tribal name + -icus -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Salic¹

C20: from s ( ilica ) + al ( umina ) + -ic

Example Sentences

Redzep Salic, the current manager of the Pazaric care home, who had warned the authorities last year of alleged corruption by his predecessor, told reporters that the photos could not have been taken after he took over last spring.

From Washington Times

Haroon was arrested in Pakistan in September 2016, while Salic was arrested in the Philippines in April 2017.

From Fox News

Prosecutors said that El Bahnasawy conspired with Talha Haroon, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen living in Pakistan; and Russell Salic, a 38-year-old Filipino national who wired money to finance the planned operation.

From Fox News

Salic, who is detained in Manila, has denied the charges, opposed his extradition and can appeal.

From Washington Times

Salic allegedly sent about $423 from the Philippines to an undercover FBI agent posing as an Islamic extremist to help fund the planned attacks, according to court documents made public in New York.

From Washington Times