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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Săl'ly-pōrt, n. p. 1165(Fort.) A postern gate, or a passage under ground, from the inner to the outer works, to afford free egress for troops in a sortie. 2. (Naval.) A large port on each quarter of a fireship, for the…Săl'ma-gŏn'dĭ, n. p. 1165A mixture of chopped meat and pickled herring with oil, vinegar, pepper, and onions. Johnson. 2. Hence, a mixture of various ingredients; an olio or medley; a pot-pourri; a miscellany. Irving.Säl'mi-ăc, n. p. 1165(Chem.) Sal ammoniac. See SAL.Salmis, n. p. 1165(Cookery.) A ragout of roasted game cooked with wine, bread, and condiments suited to provoke appetite.Sālm'on, n. p. 1165(Ichth.) A fish of a yellowish-red color, of the genus Salmo; it is found in all the northern climates of America, Europe, and Asia. It ascends the rivers for spawning in spring, and penetrates to…Sălm'on-ět, n. p. 1166A salmon of small size; a samlet.Sāl'mon-oid, a. p. 1166(Ichth.) Belonging to the family of which the salmon is the type.Sălm'on-peel, n. p. 1166A young salmon.Sălm'on-pīpe, n. p. 1166A certain device for catching salmon. Crabb.Sălm'on-trout, n. p. 1166(Ichth.) A small species of Salmo, resembling the common salmon in color;—called also the sea-trout. Walton.Săl'o-gen, n. p. 1166(Chem.) A substance which forms a haloid salt with a metal; the electro-negative element of a haloid salt; halogen.Salōn, n. p. 1166An apartment for the reception of company; hence, in the plural, fashionable parties; circles of fashionable society.Sa-lōon', n. p. 1166(Archl.) A spacious and elegant apartment for the reception of company, or for works of art; a hall of reception; a large public room or parlor;—applied also to halls for public entertainments or…Sa-lōōp’ or Sāl’op, n. p. 1166The same as SALEP. See SALEP.Sāl'pā or Sāl'pi-an, n. p. 1166(Zoöl.) A nearly pellucid tunicate mollusk, living in the open ocean, and often brightly phosphorescent. Dana.Sāl'pi-con, n. p. 1166Chopped meat or bread, &c., used to stuff legs of veal or pieces of other meat; stuffing; farce. [Obs.] Bacon.Säl'sa-fy, n. p. 1166See SALSIFY.Säl'sa-men-tā'ri-oüs, a. p. 1166Pertaining to, or containing, salt; salted.Sāls'es, n. pl. p. 1166Mud-eruptions, being vents of vapor and heat, where there is no true volcano. Dana.Săl'si-fy, n. p. 1166(Bot.) A plant of the genus Tragopogon, having a long, tapering root, of a mild, sweetish taste, like the parsnip, often called the oyster-plant, from its taste when fried. [Written also salsafy.]Sal-sĭl'ā, n. p. 1166(Bot.) A plant of the genus Alstrœmeria, with tuberous roots, which are eaten like the potato. It is a native of Peru.Săl'so-ăç'id, a. p. 1166Having a taste compounded of saltness and acidity; both salt and acid. [Rare.]Sāl-sō'dā, n. p. 1166(Com.) Impure carbonate of soda.Sāl'so-lā, n. p. 1166(Bot.) A genus of plants, or small shrubs, growing upon the sea-shore, and having fleshy leaves of a somewhat subulate shape; saltwort.Säl'/so-lā'/ceoüs, a. p. 1166(Bot.) Pertaining to the family Salsola, which includes certain salt-marsh plants.Sal-sū'gi-nous, a. p. 1166Somewhat salt; saltish. [R.] Boyle.Salt, n. p. 1166The chloride of sodium, a substance used for seasoning certain kinds of food, and for the preservation of meat, &c. It is found native in the earth, or it is produced, by evaporation and…Salt, a. p. 1166Furnished or impregnated with, abounding in, or containing salt; prepared with, or tasting of, salt; as, salt beef; salt water. 2. Overflowed with, or growing in, salt water; as, a salt marsh; salt…Salt, v. t. p. 1166To sprinkle, impregnate, or season with salt; as, to salt fish, beef, or pork. 2. To fill with salt between the timbers and planks, as a ship, for the preservation of the timber.Salt, v. i. p. 1166To deposit salt, as a saline solution; as, the brine begins to salt.Sălt, n. p. 1166The act of leaping or jumping; a leap. [Obs.] B. Jonson.Săl'tant, a. p. 1166Leaping; jumping; dancing. 2. [Her.] In a leaping position; springing forward;—applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, rat, and also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, &c.Săl'ta-rĕl'lo, n. p. 1166(Mus.) A certain Neapolitan dance.Săl'tāte, v. i. p. 1166To leap or dance. [R.]Sal-tā'tion, n. p. 1166A leaping or jumping. “Continued his saltations without pause or intermission.” W. Scott. 2. Beating or palpitation; as, the saltation of the great artery.Săl'ta-tō'ri-al, a. p. 1166Relating or pertaining to leaping; as, a saltatorial modification of the limbs; saltatorial exercises. 2. Having the power of leaping; as, saltatorial animals. Dana.Săl'ta-tō'ri-oŭs, a. p. 1166Saltatory; leaping; jumping.Săl'ta-to-ry, a. p. 1166Leaping or dancing; or having the power of leaping or dancing; used in leaping or dancing.Salt'-cāke, n. p. 1166Sulphate of soda, as prepared for the use of glass-manufacturers and soap-makers.Salt'-căt, n. p. 1166A lump of salt, made at the salt-works, which attracts pigeons. Mortimer.Salt'-cĕl'lar, n. p. 1166A small vessel used for holding salt on the table; a salt. Swift.Salt'er, n. p. 1166One who salts; one who gives or applies salt. 2. A dealer in, or a maker or seller of, salt.Salt'ern, n. p. 1166A salt-work; a building in which salt is made by boiling or evaporation.Salt'-fish, n. p. 1166A fish that has been salted. 2. A fish from salt water.Salt'-fo͝ot, n. p. 1166A large salt-cellar formerly placed near the middle of a long table, to mark the place of division between the superior and inferior guests, the former being seated above, the latter below it.Salt'-gāuge, n. p. 1166An instrument used to test the strength of brine or salt-water.Salt'-green, a. p. 1166Green like the salt sea. Shak.Săl'tiēr, n. p. 1166(Her.) A St. Andrew's cross, or cross in the form of an X; one of the nine greater or honorable ordinaries. 2. One who leaps or dances.Săl'tiēr-wise, adv. p. 1166In the manner of a saltier;— said especially of the emblazoning of a shield divided by two lines drawn in the direction of a bend and bend sinister, and crossing at the center.Săl'ti-grāde, a. p. 1166(Zoöl.) Having feet or legs formed for leaping.Săl'ti-grāde, n. p. 1166(Zoöl.) One of a family of spiders which leap to seize their prey.Săl'tim-băn'co, n. p. 1166A mountebank; a quack. [Obs.] [Written also santinbanco.] Saltimbancos, quacksalvers, and charlatans deceive them in lower degrees. Browne.Salt'ing, n. p. 1166The act of sprinkling or impregnating with salt. 2. A marsh subject to be overflowed with salt water; a salt-marsh.Săl'tīre, n. p. 1166The same as SALTIER.Salt'ish, a. p. 1166Tinctured or impregnated moderately with salt; somewhat salt.Salt'ish-ly, adv. p. 1166So as to be moderately salt.Salt'ish-ness, n. p. 1166A moderate degree of saltness.Salt'-jŭnk, n. p. 1166Hard salt beef for use at sea.Salt'less, a. p. 1166Destitute of salt; insipid.Salt'-lĭck, n. p. 1166See LICK, n.