tallyho


tal·ly·ho

T0028100 (tăl′ē-hō′)interj. Used in fox-hunting to urge the hounds on when a fox is sighted.v. tal·ly·hoed, tal·ly·ho·ing, tal·ly·hos v.tr. To urge (hounds) on with such a hunting cry.v.intr. To shout "tallyho" as a hunting cry.n. pl. tal·ly·hos 1. The cry of "tallyho."2. A fast coach drawn by four horses.
[Probably alteration of French taïaut, from Old French thialau, taho.]

tal•ly•ho

(ˌtæl iˈhoʊ)

n., pl. -hos. 1. used as a cry in fox hunting on sighting the fox. n. 2. a cry of “tallyho.” [1750–60; compare French tayau hunter's cry]
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