Definitions For Smolt

Etymology 1

From Middle English smolt, smylt, from {{inh, en, ang, smolt}}, smeolt, , mild, peaceful, serene, still, gentle, clear, bright, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, smultaz}}, *smeltaz, , quiet, gentle, from {{der, en, ine-pro, *(s)meld-, , to beat, grind, crush, make weak}}. Cognate with {{cog, sco, smolt, , calm}}, {{cog, osx, smultro, , quiet}}, {{cog, dum, smolt}}, smout, , weak, gentle, quiet, {{cog, gmh, smolz, , dear, lovely, beautiful, sheen}}.

Adjective

(UK, _, dialectal) bright, bright; serene. (UK, _, dialectal, of weather) calm, calm; fine; fair. (UK, _, dialectal) smooth, smooth and shining.

Etymology 2

Probably an alteration of smelt, due to smolt, , smooth. See above.

Noun

SMOLT (plural SMOLTs) A young salmon two or three years old, when it has acquired its silvery color.

Translations

Chinese: : Mandarin: {{t-needed, cmn}} Finnish: smoltti Russian: {{t-needed, ru}}

Anagrams

molts