tallyho
Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sightedUsed to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
Meaning
4 senses(UK)Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
There he is! Coming out of that coppice! Tallyho tallyho tallyho!
A cry used to signify encouragement when embarking on any somewhat daring endeavour.
A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes.
Tallyho, chaps! What's the time, anybody?
Target sighted.
(Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet.”
(Pilot): New York, Speedbird 123, tallyho.
Origin
1772, UK, probably alteration of French taïaut (interjection used in deer-hunting), from M1772, 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.
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