sally
Meanings
noun
- A willow.
- Any tree that resembles a willow.
- An object made from the wood of a willow.
noun
- A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
- A sudden rushing forth.
- A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
- An excursion or side trip.
- A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
verb
- To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
- To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth").
- To venture off the beaten path.
noun
- A member of the Salvation Army.
noun
- A kind of stonefly.
- A wren.
noun
- The crystalline or powdered form of MDA.
name
- A diminutive of the female given name Sarah, also used as a formal given name.
- A nickname for the Salvation Army.
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of sally: the crystalline or powdered form of MDA.
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Etymology
From Middle English saly, from Old English saliġ, sealh (“willow”). More at sallow.
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