Antonyms for salt
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : sawlt |
| Phonetic Transcription : sɔlt |
Definition of salt
Origin :- Old English sealt "salt" (n.; also as an adjective, "salty, briny"), from Proto-Germanic *saltom (cf. Old Saxon, Old Norse, Old Frisian, Gothic salt, Dutch zout, German Salz), from PIE *sal- "salt" (cf. Greek hals "salt, sea," Latin sal, Old Church Slavonic soli, Old Irish salann, Welsh halen "salt").
- Modern chemistry sense is from 1790. Meaning "experienced sailor" is first attested 1840, in reference to the salinity of the sea. Salt was long regarded as having power to repel spiritual and magical evil. Many metaphoric uses reflect that this was once a rare and important resource, e.g. worth one's salt (1830), salt of the earth (Old English, after Matt. v:13). Belief that spilling salt brings bad luck is attested from 16c. To be above (or below) the salt (1590s) refers to customs of seating at a long table according to rank or honor, and placing a large salt-cellar in the middle of the dining table.
- Salt-lick first recorded 1751; salt-marsh is Old English sealtne mersc; salt-shaker is from 1882. Salt-and-pepper "of dark and light color" first recorded 1915. To take something with a grain of salt is from 1640s, from Modern Latin cum grano salis.
- noun seasoning
- The immense pools in the Phillips were as salt as sea water.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- It flowed out into a large flat, and finally runs into a salt lake.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- As our horses would not drink it, it can be imagined how salt it was.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- A salt lake was visible a few miles to the east, towards which we proceeded.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- And they submitted to this without a murmur; but all sighed for salt!
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
- Season with the salt and pepper, heat thoroughly, and serve.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper and return the clams.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- When LOT swapped his wife away for a pillar of salt, the trade was free.
- Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
- Add the salt and water, cover the dish and place in the oven.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- Pour in the heated liquid and season with the salt and pepper.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Synonyms for salt
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