sally

Meaning

Noun

1. A willow
2. Any tree that looks like a willow
3. An object made from the above trees' wood

Verb

1. To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
2. To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth").
3. To venture off the beaten path.

Concepts

sally

sortie

attack

issue

sallying forth

crack

quip

wisecrack

excursion

make a sally

exit

anecdote

gag

go forth

rush out

surprise

unexpected attack

expedition

walk

outburst

outbreak

witticism

wise-crack

make a sortie

set out

depart

burst forth

debouchment

egress

expenditure

outlet

way out

jaunt

junket

outing

tour

jet

dash out

scoot

campaign

dash

bulging

lip

lug

proud

salience

tongue

aggression

assault

charge

incursion

inroad

invasion

offence

offense

onrush

onset

onslaught

push back

rollback

shot

strafe

strike

swoop

outflow

recession

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsæli/

Etymology

From Middle English saly, from Old English saliġ, sealh (“willow”). More at sallow.