covenant of salt
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Meaning · English
A binding agreement or promise
Literally: a pact sealed with salt
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
They made a covenant of salt to ensure their loyalty
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
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Common questions
What does “covenant of salt” mean?
A binding agreement or promise Literally: a pact sealed with salt
Is “covenant of salt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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