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Aunt Sal·ly | \ -ˈsa-lē 
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\ plural Aunt Sallies
Definition of Aunt Sally
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: an object of criticism or contention especially : one that is set up to invite criticism or be easily refuted
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The first known use of Aunt Sally was in 1859
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