sallet

noun

sal·​let ˈsa-lət How to pronounce sallet (audio)
: a light 15th century helmet with or without a visor and with a projection over the neck

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While the properly prepared, boiled three times, tender spring leaves of this plant are the main ingredient in poke sallet, a fixture of Southern cuisine, the plant is truly toxic. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French sallade

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sallet was in the 15th century

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“Sallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sallet. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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