sally
sally Lexical Profile
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• noun
A sudden charge or rush outward from a defensive position to attack besieging forces.
"The defenders launched a daring sally at dawn to disrupt the enemy's supply lines."
A sudden, lively, or witty remark, quip, or outburst of fancy.
"Her clever sally broke the tension in the boardroom and drew laughter from everyone at the table."
A brief excursion, jaunt, or venture outside one's usual area or routine.
"After breakfast, the guests made a brisk morning sally into the neighboring village."
• verb
To set out or depart briskly and energetically on a walk, trip, or venture (often followed by 'forth' or 'out').
"Once the rain cleared, the hikers sallied forth along the mountain trail."
To rush out suddenly from a defensive stronghold to launch an attack on besiegers.
"The garrison sallied from the fortress gates to repel the advancing troops."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French saillie ('a rushing forth'), from the verb saillir ('to leap'), which ultimately derives from Latin salire ('to jump, leap').