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† salfay Obs. Also 5 safye, 6 Sc. salfer (?). [Origin unknown, but prob. ultimately connected with L. salvus safe.] The reward paid to the finder and restorer of lost goods.
c1440Alphabet of Tales 434 Bod þe riche man, when he had þe sakett agayn, wolde not pay þe salfay. Ibid., Becauce he wold nott hafe gyffen þe pure man a hondreth talentis to safye, as he promysid he sulde do. 1551–2Reg. Privy Council Scot. I. 123 All sik gudis stollin or reft, lauchfullie Convict, salbe restorit and redressit with the thre dowbillis and salfer. |