SALARY


Meaning of SALARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsal-rē, ˈsa-lə- ]

noun

( 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 -rēd adjective

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