Definitions for saltiers

saltiers salt·i·er

Spelling: [sawl-tee-er]
IPA: /ˈsɔl ti ər/

Saltiers is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 493 anagrams from letters in saltiers (aeilrsst).

Definitions for saltiers

noun

  1. saltire.

adjective

  1. comparative of salty.
  2. tasting of or containing salt; saline.
  3. piquant; sharp; witty.
  4. racy or coarse:
  5. of the sea, sailing, or life at sea.

Origin of saltiers

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at salt1, -y1

Examples for saltiers

The saltire or saltier (Fig. 184) is more frequently to be met with in Scottish than in English heraldry.

On the keystone of the gate are two tilting lances in saltier, to which a shield and helmet are suspended.

Gules, a saltier vaire, between twelve billets or (Champernowne).

The fresh water stream merges into brackish estuary, estuary into saltier inlet and inlet into briny ocean.

The bend, the cross and saltier, are sometimes formed of this fur.

Word Value for saltiers
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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