n.
Pronunciation: ' sal-r ē , ' sa-l ə -
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ries
Etymology: Middle English salarie, from Anglo-French, from Latin salarium pension, salary, from neuter of salarius of salt, from sal salt ― more at SALT
Date: 13th century
: fixed compensation paid regularly for services
– sal · a · ried \ -r ē d \ adjective