sault
English
Etymology 1
Aphetic form of assault.
Noun
sault (plural saults)
- (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)
- (obsolete) A leap or jump, especially one made by a horse. [14th-18th c.]
- (Canada, US) A waterfall; a rapid. [from 17th c.]
Anagrams
- Altus, Aults, Austl., Latus, Tauls, Tulsa, latus, talus
French
Noun
sault m (plural saults)
- Archaic form of saut.
Middle French
Noun
sault m (plural saulz)
- jump
Related terms
- saulter