I. -ˈsalē, -li noun
( plural aunt sallies also aunt sallys )
Usage: usually capitalized A&S
1. Britain : a representation (as an effigy or puppet figure) of a woman usually with a pipe in her mouth
2. Britain : a sport consisting in trying to break the pipe of an Aunt Sally or to knock the figure down by throwing sticks or balls
II. noun
Usage: usually capitalized A&S
Britain : an object of criticism or contention ; especially : a person, condition, or argument set up to invite criticism or be easily refuted