What's the difference between sallet and swallet?

Sallet


Definition:

  • (n.) A light kind of helmet, with or without a visor, introduced during the 15th century.
  • (n.) Alt. of Salleting

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The basal strip is bidirectional and the hair cells are covered by sallets.

Swallet


Definition:

  • (n.) Water breaking in upon the miners at their work; -- so called among tin miners.

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