There is a second definition of "boult" needed, as a verb, meaning to sift.
The example "“The context shows that the poet thinks his sudden side-issue not trivial or tedious, but quite the contrary, he quits it only because he cannot "boult it to the bren", i.e., sift it down, analyze it satisfactorily.” The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux"
illustrates this other meaning. See "boulting". It is term used in milling and baking, relating to "sift", as this example clearly shows.
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RichardB43 commented on the word Boult
Boult is a character, with quite a few lines, in Shakespeare's Pericles.
September 1, 2011
RichardB43 commented on the word bolting
There are no examples here of "bolting" meaning sifting. There is at least one example under "boult" and under "boulting".
On the evidence, I would contend that "boult" is the correct spelling for this meaning, of "sift" or "sifting"
September 1, 2011
RichardB43 commented on the word Boult
Boult is a surname used in England and English speaking countries.
Most famous Boult would be Sir Adrian Boult, famous orchestra conductor.
From memory,, Boult is mentioned on one of Shakespeare's plays.
September 1, 2011
RichardB43 commented on the word help
Wodnik needs a Help page.
How do you add/suggest a new definition?
September 1, 2011
RichardB43 commented on the word boult
There is a second definition of "boult" needed, as a verb, meaning to sift.
The example "“The context shows that the poet thinks his sudden side-issue not trivial or tedious, but quite the contrary, he quits it only because he cannot "boult it to the bren", i.e., sift it down, analyze it satisfactorily.” The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux"
illustrates this other meaning. See "boulting". It is term used in milling and baking, relating to "sift", as this example clearly shows.
September 1, 2011