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A.Word.A.Day--saltant saltant (SAL-tuhnt) adjective Leaping, jumping, or dancing. [From Latin saltant-, stem of saltans, present participle of saltare (to dance), frequentative of salire (to jump). Other words derived from the same Latin root (salire) are sally, somersault, insult, result, and saute.] "Sarabands that can charm a saltant chap at a danza..." Christian Bok; Eunoia; Coach House Books; 2001. This week's theme: miscellaneous words. X-Bonus When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. -Chinese proverb

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