Definitions for tallyhoˌtæl iˈhoʊ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
tal•ly•hoˌtæl iˈhoʊ(n.)(pl.)-hos.
used as a cry in fox hunting on sighting the fox.
(n.)a cry of “tallyho.”
Origin of tallyho:
1750–60; cf. F tayau hunter's cry
Wiktionary
tallyho(Noun)
the interjection.
Alright, I'll give them the old tallyho.
tallyho(Verb)
to articulate the interjection.
I'll tallyho once we've got to the top.
tallyho(Interjection)
used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
There he is! Coming out of that coppice! Tallyho tallyho tallyho!
tallyho(Interjection)
a simple greeting, exclusively used by the upper classes.
Tallyho chaps! What's the time, anybody?
Origin: Probably alteration of taïaut, from tahou, tayo, from taho, ta ho, tielau, composed of + ho. More at ho.
Webster Dictionary
Tallyho(u)
the huntsman's cry to incite or urge on his hounds
Tallyho(u)
a tallyho coach
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