noun pl. sallies -·lies

1. a sudden rushing forth, as of troops to attack besieging forces
2. any sudden start into activity
3. a quick witticism; bright retort; quip
4. an excursion or unusual side trip; jaunt

Etymology: MFr saillie < saillir, to come forth suddenly, rush out, leap < L salire, to leap, spring: see salient

intransitive verb sallied -·lied, sallying -·ly·ing

1. to make a sally
2. to rush out or come out suddenly
3. 1. to come or go outdoors
   2. to set out on a trip

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