sault

English

Etymology 1

Aphetic form of assault.

Noun

sault (plural saults)

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

Etymology 2

From Middle French sault, saut, from Latin saltus.

Pronunciation 2
  • (US) enPR: so͞o, IPA(key): /su/

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
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