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1. water containing a large amount of salt.2. seawater.[bef. 1000; ME; OE]
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Salt-water tailor — Salt Salt, a. [Compar. {Salter}; superl. {Saltest}.] [AS. sealt, salt. See {Salt}, n.] 1. Of or relating to salt; abounding in, or containing, salt; prepared or preserved with, or tasting of, salt; salted; as, salt beef; salt water. Salt tears.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Salt Water Sportsman — is a magazine about recreational marine fishing in the United States and throughout the world. Originally published in Boston, Massachusetts in 1939, Salt Water Sportsman expanded from its roots covering New England waters to address saltwater… … Wikipedia
Salt Water River railway station, Melbourne — Salt Water River railway station was the first station at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. It opened on 1 October, 1859, as a small station. However, over time it was expanded to include a double platform.On race days, trains ran every few… … Wikipedia
