tallyho
tallyho · tallyhos · tallyhoes
An instance of the interjectionAn instance of the interjection.
UK/ˌtæliˈhəʊ/US/ˌtæliˈhoʊ/
Meaning
2 sensesAn instance of the interjection.
Alright, I'll give them the old tallyho.
(dated)A pleasure coach.
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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