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SALIAN HYMNS

\sˈe͡ɪli͡ən hˈɪmz], \sˈe‍ɪli‍ən hˈɪmz], \s_ˈeɪ_l_iə_n h_ˈɪ_m_z]\

Definitions of SALIAN HYMNS

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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Songs sung at an annual festival by the priests of Mars, in praise of that deity, other gods, and of distinguished men. The songs were accompanied by warlike dances, the clashing of ancilia (shields of a peculiar form), etc.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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