(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:50:10

Salt"cel*lar (?), n. [OE. saltsaler; salt + F. saliere saltcellar, from L. sal salt. See Salt, and cf. Salary.]

Formerly a large vessel, now a small vessel of glass or other material, used for holding salt on the table.

 

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