Lexicon:Modern/salwy
| salwy | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Modern CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈsalwɪ/ |
| Part of speech | Adjective |
| Etymology | from Middle salu |
salwy — salty — the wry, biting tone of one who has been gracefully outmatched.
Notes
The wry tone of someone who has been outmatched and is taking it well.