SAL'UTARY, adjective [Latin salutaris, from salus, health.] 1. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health. Diet and exercise are salutary to men of sedentary habits. 2. Promotive of public safety; contributing to some beneficial purpose. The strict discipline of youth has a salutary effect on society.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI