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Sault vs Saul - What's the difference?

sault | saul |

As a noun sault

is (obsolete) assault or sault can be (obsolete) a leap or jump, especially one made by a horse.

As a proper noun saul is

saul.

sault

English

Etymology 1

Aphetic form of assault.

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) Assault.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) sault, saut, from (etyl) saltus.

    Pronunciation 2

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A leap or jump, especially one made by a horse.
  • (North America) A waterfall; a .

    • Anagrams

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    saul

    English

    Proper noun

    (wikipedia Saul) (en proper noun)
  • The first king of Israel in the Old Testament
  • * : 1 Samuel 16: 23 :
    • And it came to pass, that when the evil spirit of God was upon Saul', that David took an harp, and played with his hand; so ' Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
  • The original name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament.
  • * : Acts 9:4 :
    • Then Saul , ( who is also called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.
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