Definitions
a venture off the beaten path
Word origin
From Middle English saly, from Old English saliġ, sealh (“willow”). More at sallow.
Used in a sentence
“The besieged made another Sally, and killed several of the Enemy at Penyburn-Hill, but were forced to Retreat, being pressed by the Enemies Horse, who charged us on all sides.”
“Flocks of these birds stir up flying insects, which can then be picked off in quick sallies.”
“Till then she had never formed an idea of one so gifted and so charming. She listened with astonishment to her companion's gay sallies, and answers, as piquant as they were ready.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Quick sortie”5 letters
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