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Salis, pl. Rendering L. Salii the college of priests in ancient Rome dedicated by Numa to the service of Mars. —1533 Bell. Livy I 48/13.
He dedicate xij preistis namyt Salis [L. Salios] to the honoure of Mars Gradiuus
