Sally Ann
Sally Ann is a warm, informal nickname for the Salvation Army — the international charitable organization known for its thrift stores, disaster relief, and social services.
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Sally Ann is a warm, informal nickname for the Salvation Army — the international charitable organization known for its thrift stores, disaster relief, and social services. Widely used in Canada and Britain, the nickname comes from a folksy shortening of 'Salvation' into 'Sally' plus 'Ann' as a feminine personification. Whether you're donating old clothes, grabbing a cheap find at one of their thrift shops, or getting a hot meal in a rough patch, the Sally Ann is a familiar neighborhood institution.
I got this winter coat for eight dollars at the Sally Ann down the street.
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(informal, Canada, British) The Salvation Army.
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