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Additional_Cycle_51 t1_jadq74u wrote

Reply to comment by swishkabobbin in i believe they are called mistresses ?? by yusuf2561998

How so?

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swishkabobbin t1_jaduizg wrote

The word 'salary' is derived from 'salt'. Because it was critical for preservation of food, that's how Roman soldiers were paid. If they were worth their salt, that is.

As far as I can tell, this started during the time of her husband's reign. Hence salt mommy

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