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Definition tallyho

Etymology

1772, UK, probably alteration of French taïaut (interjection used in deer-hunting), from Middle French tahou, tayo, from Old French taho, ta ho, tielau (interjection given to hounds to return) (second half of 13th century), composed of ta (particle used to prod animals) + ho ! (“halt!, hold!”). More at ho.

Interjection

tallyho

1. (Britain) used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
2. a simple greeting, exclusively used by the upper classes.
3. (radio, aviation) target sighted.

Noun

tallyho (plural tallyhos)

1. the interjection.
2. (dated) A pleasure coach.

Verb

tallyho (third-person singular simple present tallyhos, present participle tallyhoing, simple past and past participle tallyhoed)

1. to articulate the interjection.

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