Main Entry: sal·a·ry

Pronunciation: \ˈsal-rē, ˈsa-lə-\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural sal·a·ries

Etymology: Middle English salarie, from Anglo-French, from Latin salarium pension, salary, from neuter of salarius of salt, from sal salt — more at salt

Date: 13th century

: fixed compensation paid regularly for services

— sal·a·ried \-rēd\ adjective