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Saltant
CIDE DICTIONARY
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]
- In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc. [1913 Webster]
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