GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Saltant , a. [L. saltans, p. pr. of saltare to dance, v. intens. fr. salire to leap: cf. F. sautant. See Sally, v.]
   Leaping; jumping; dancing.
   1913 Webster
   (Her.) In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc.
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