sally
A willow.
Noun 4 meanings
A willow.
Any tree that resembles a willow.
An object made from the wood of a willow.
A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
Verb 3 meanings
To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
“The troops sallied in desperation.”
To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth").
To venture off the beaten path.
Etymology
From Middle English saly, from Old English saliġ, sealh (“willow”). More at sallow.
SALLY at a glance
SALLY has 5 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (S 1 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,381 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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