(UN-2 6 and 7. Cf. Du. ontzouten, G. entsalzen.)
1547. Bk. of Marchantes, c ij. Of suche wares their store houses are ful, and these be called, store hous masses, or salted masses. That god … ryght soone vnsalte and water it.
1611. Cotgr., Dessaler, to vnsalt; make fresh; become fresh.
