salian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD
    Salian Frank.

WordNet


Sa"lian adjective
Definitions
  1. Denoting a tribe of Franks who established themselves early in the fourth century on the river Sala [now Yssel]; Salic. -- n. A Salian Frank.

Webster 1913