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Synonyms for sally

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sal-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsæl i

Définition of sally

Origin :
  • 1540s, "a sudden rush, dash, or springing forth; specifically of troops from a besieged place, attacking the besiegers," from Middle French saillie "a rushing forth," noun use of fem. past participle of saillir "to leap," from Latin salire "to leap" (see salient (adj.)). Sally-port "gate or passage in a fortification to afford free egress to troops in making a sally" is from 1640s.
  • noun venture off path
Example sentences :
  • The laughter at this sally was all it should have been, even the host joining in it.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Gray Peter had been fresher than Sally at the end of the run of the day before.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He looked at his hero, and then he looked into his mind and saw the picture of Sally.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Among these rocks, now, he would stand no chance with Sally.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • All in all, Gray Peter was a glorious machine; Sally was a tricky intelligence.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Gray Peter's heart was never in doubt, but what would Sally's courage be in a pinch?
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He whistled, and Sally came instantly to the call and dropped her head beside his own.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Yet his heart rejoiced as he watched the manner in which Sally accepted these challenges.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • If Andrew had let out Sally she would have walked away from them all, but he dared not do that.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • For all her dullness, it was a signal from Sally that saved Andrew.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

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