talesman

American  

[teylz-muhn, tey-leez-muhn] / ˈteɪlz mən, ˈteɪ liz mən /

noun

plural

talesmen

1. a person summoned as one of the tales.

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Etymology

Origin of talesman

First recorded in 1670–80; tales + man

Example Sentences

Samuel Cooperman, grocer, the next talesman called, said he had read about the case.

From Time Magazine Archive

Each testified to substantially the same story and they occupied seventeen full days in the telling, so that when the prosecution rested, forty-two days had been consumed since the first talesman had been called.

From Tutt and Mr. Tutt by Train, Arthur Cheney

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

From Courts and Criminals by Train, Arthur Cheney

Not a talesman in the length and breadth of Brabant County who could swear truthfully that he had formed no opinion on the case.

From Mrs. Balfame A Novel by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn

"No—not at all," the talesman may blandly reply.

From Courts and Criminals by Train, Arthur Cheney