to leap or rush out; to burst forth; to issue suddenly; as a body of troops from a fortified place to attack besiegers; to make a sally.-a leaping forth; a darting; a spring.-a rushing or bursting forth; a quick issue; a sudden eruption; specifically, an issuing of troops from a place besieged to attack the besiegers; a sortie.-an excursion from the usual track; range; digression; deviation.-a flight of fancy, liveliness, wit, or the like; a flashing forth of a quick and active mind.-transgression of the limits of soberness or steadiness; act of levity; wild gayety; frolic; escapade.