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sallying

verb

Meaning

  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.
  4. The act of one who sallies.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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