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above the salt
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above the saltadjective
Of high standing or honor.
Etymology: In medieval times, salt (a valuable seasoning) was placed in the middle of a dining table and the lord and his family were seated "above the salt" and other guests or servants below.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of above the salt in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of above the salt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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