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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1420-1460
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Salus, n. [ME saluz (Ancr. R.), salus (a1400–50), perh. either early OF subj.-case sing. or obj.-case pl. of salu, whence late ME and e.m.E. salue (Lydgate), salew (c1450).] ? sing., ? pl. Greeting(s), salutation(s). — c1420 Wynt. viii 5151.
The nobill Erle of Derby Come wyth a joly cumpany; Sone fra thai hade thair salus [W. halsing, C. salus] made, Thai tuk thare rynkis, and samyn rade 1460 Hay Alex. 6354.
Dare King of Pers … Till Alexander … Salus I send
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