SALLY

Sally

Sally is a musical comedy with music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Clifford Grey and book by Guy Bolton, with additional lyrics by Buddy De Sylva, Anne Caldwell and P. G. Wodehouse. It was originally produced by Florenz Ziegfeld, opening on December 21, 1920 at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway. It ran for 570 performances, which was one of the longest runs on Broadway up to that time. By the time it closed in 1924, it would prove to be among the top five money makers of the 1920s.

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sally

Noun

  1. A willow
  2. Any tree that looks like a willow
  3. An object made from the above trees' wood

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
  2. A sudden rushing forth.
  3. A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
  4. An excursion or side trip.
  5. A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. A member of the Salvation Army.

Verb

  1. To make a sudden attack on an enemy from a defended position.
    The troops sallied in desperation.
  2. To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
    As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. -William Manchester
  3. To venture off the beaten path.


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