saltcellar

noun

salt·cel·lar ˈsȯlt-ˌse-lər

: a small container for holding salt at the table

Etymology

Middle English salt saler, from salt + saler saltcellar, from Anglo-French, from Latin salarius of salt — more at salary

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of saltcellar was in the 14th century

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“Saltcellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltcellar. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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saltcellar

noun

salt·cel·lar ˈsȯlt-ˌsel-ər

: a small container for holding salt at table

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