/soh tay", saw-/ , adj., v., sautéed /-tayd"/ , sautéing /-tay"ing/ , n.
adj.
1. cooked or browned in a pan containing a small quantity of butter, oil, or other fat.
v.t.
2. to cook in a small amount of fat; pan-fry.
n.
3. a dish of sautéed food.
[ 1805-15; sauter to jump (causative: to toss) saltare, freq. of salire to jump ]