DCHP-3

sault ((v.))

[< n.]
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Spelling variants:
saut

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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v. Obs.

shoot (def. 1) a rapids, riffle, etc.

Quotations

1800
I perceived the canoe on the N. side coming off to sault the rapids.
1821
This is a very dangerous Rapid, and so many fatal Accidents have attended the Sauting of it that it has been interdicted to the Servants of both Companies.