sally [sal.ly] n, pl sallies [MF saillie, fr. OF, fr. saillir to rush forward, fr. L salire to leap; akin to Gk hallesthai to leap] (1560) 1: an action of rushing or bursting forth; esp: a sortie of troops from a defensive position to attack the enemy
2. a: a brief outbreak: outburst b: a witty or imaginative saying: quip
3: a venture or excursion usu. off the beaten track: jaunt
[2]sally vi sal.lied; sal.ly.ing (1560) 1: to leap out or burst forth suddenly
2: set out, depart--often used with forth