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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Salt, v.2 Also: sowt; (sualt). [ME and e.m.E. sawt(e (Trevisa), saute (1448), saulte (1560), aphetic f. Assalt v.] tr. To assault, attack (a place or its fortifications). —1460 Hay Alex. 7682.
To se … quhan thare purposis was to salt the place 1543–4 Moncreiffs 75.
We war nocht hable to salt the toune 1548 Corr. M. Lorraine 251.
Quhen it [sc. the artillery] … cum forward agan Monsour Dasse wile yett sowt the toun 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 252.
Defending of the wallis thairof, incace the said wallis haid bene sualtit
