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Tallis

American

[tal-is] / ˈtæl ɪs /

Or Tallys,

noun

Thomas, c1505–85, English organist and composer, especially of church music.

Tallis ¹ British

/ ˈtælɪs /

noun

Thomas. ?1505–85, English composer and organist; noted for his music for the Anglican liturgy

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tallis ² British

/ ˈtɑlis, tɑˈlit /

noun

Judaism a fringed shawl worn by Jewish men during morning prayers

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Etymology

Origin of tallis

from Hebrew, literally: a cover

Example Sentences

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In the Sistine Chapel there was a serene moment with the singing of a piece by the English Catholic composer Thomas Tallis.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

He and his staff, which will include another Kangaroos great in Gorden Tallis, have been immersing themselves in Super League to gen up.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Tallis urges anyone interested in the Buzzard to “stop by the store and let us know what you think.”

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

After studying with Tallis, in 1563, Byrd left to take up the post of organist and master of the choristers at Lincoln Cathedral.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

In Briony’s family, Mrs. Tallis never had anything to impart that needed saying simultaneously to both daughters.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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