talesman

[ teylz-muhn, tey-leez-muhn ]

noun,plural tales·men.
  1. a person summoned as one of the tales.

Origin of talesman

1
First recorded in 1670–80; tales + man

Words Nearby talesman

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How to use talesman in a sentence

  • Unexpectedly a disgruntled-looking talesman in the back row held up his hand.

    By Advice of Counsel | Arthur Train
  • Not a talesman in the length and breadth of Brabant County who could swear truthfully that he had formed no opinion on the case.

    Mrs. Balfame | Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
  • No method is too far-fetched to be made use of on the chance of "catching" some stray talesman.

    Courts and Criminals | Arthur Train
  • The talesman in question was John Martin Kelly, a real estate salesman.

  • In his dreams he has formulated syllogisms and delivered them to imaginary yet obstinate talesman.

    Courts and Criminals | Arthur Train