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 Sally Lunn.Sal’macis. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Sallyport.
 
The postern in fortifications. It is a small door or port whence troops may issue unseen to make sallies, etc. (Latin, salio, to leap.)   1
 


 Sally Lunn.Sal’macis. 

 
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