sault en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɔːlt/
Etymology
Aphetic form of assault.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Assault.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| saults | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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sault en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /suː/ (US)
- so͞o (US)
Etymology
In the sense "jump (made by a horse)", from Middle French sault, saut (and in the sense "waterfall", from that word's Colonial-era descendant, 17th-century French sault, corresponding to modern French saut (“jump”)), from Latin saltus.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A leap or jump, especially one made by a horse.
- (Canada, US) A waterfall; a rapid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| saults | Number=Plur | lexicographic |