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Webster 1913 Edition

Sault

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Sault

,
Noun.
[OF., F.
saut
, fr. L.
saltus
. See
Salt
a leap.]
A rapid in some rivers;
as, the
Sault
Ste. Marie
.
[U.S.]
Bartlett.

Definition 2024

sault

sault

English

Noun

sault ‎(plural saults)

  1. (obsolete) Assault. [13th-17th c.]

Etymology 2

From Middle French sault, saut, from Latin saltus.

Noun

sault ‎(plural saults)

  1. (obsolete) A leap or jump, especially one made by a horse. [14th-18th c.]
  2. (Canada, US) A waterfall; a rapid. [from 17th c.]

Anagrams

French

Noun

sault m ‎(plural saults)

  1. Archaic form of saut.

Middle French

Noun

sault m (plural saulz)

  1. jump

Related terms

Etymology

Aphetic form of assault.

Pronunciation 2

  • (US) enPR: so͞o, IPA(key): /su/

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