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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Salinis, Salynis, n. pl. [Late ME and e.m.E. salyne (c1450), -ine (1589), L. salīnæ pl.] Salines, salt-works. (Only in Bell. Livy.) —1533 Bell. Livy I 79/5.
He biggit als in the mouth of Tyber the ciete callit Hostia and mony salynis [L. salinæ] war edifyt about the samyn Ib. II 219/10.
Ane vthir sorte of Ethruschis that war liand at the Salinis [L. Salinas]
