Meaning of sally in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsæli/

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  1. Noun

    sally

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from French saillie, feminine past participle (used as a noun) of saillir‘come or jut out’, from Old French salir‘to leap’, from Latin salire

    Definitions

    1. witty remark

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
  3. 3. a venture off the beaten path

    Examples

    • « a sally into the wide world beyond his home »

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