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