Salian (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Salian was a prominent figure in the early history of the Netherlands, playing a key role in the development of the region.
- As a Salian, he was part of a powerful tribe that would eventually give rise to the Merovingian dynasty.
- The Salian tribe was known for its fierce warrior culture and its ability to adapt to new environments.
- Historians believe that the Salians were one of the first groups of Franks to settle in the Netherlands, arriving in the 4th century AD.
- The Salian laws, also known as the Lex Salica, were a set of rules that governed the behavior of the Salian people and their relationships with one another.