Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Volley \Vol"ley\, n.; pl. {Volleys}. [F. vol['e]e; flight, a
   volley, or discharge of several guns, fr. voler to fly, L.
   volare. See {Volatile}.]
   1. A flight of missiles, as arrows, bullets, or the like; the
      simultaneous discharge of a number of small arms.

            Fiery darts in flaming volleys flew.  --Milton.

            Each volley tells that thousands cease to breathe.
                                                  --Byron.

   2. A burst or emission of many things at once; as, a volley
      of words. ``This volley of oaths.'' --B. Jonson.

            Rattling nonsense in full volleys breaks. --Pope.

   3.
      (a) (Tennis) A return of the ball before it touches the
          ground.
      (b) (Cricket) A sending of the ball full to the top of the
          wicket.