tallyho

[ tal-ee-hoh for 1; tal-ee-hoh for 2–5 ]

/ ˈtæl iˌhoʊ for 1; ˌtæl iˈhoʊ for 2–5 /

Chiefly British. a mail coach or a four-in-hand pleasure coach.

a cry of “tallyho.”

the cry of a hunter on first sighting the fox.

to arouse by crying “tallyho,” as to the hounds.

to utter a cry of “tallyho.”

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1750–60; compare French tayau hunter's cry

He had found out, among other things, that Tallyho was "Tallyhoon," brought home by the Crusaders.
It Happened in Egypt|C. N. Williamson
Tallyho readily concluded that he was in direct political opposition to its sentiments.
Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II.|Pierce Egan
Mr. Tallyho, when you're inclined to quarrel, I am always ready to go out with you.
Fontainbleau|John O'Keeffe
"We shall certainly either be knocked down, or run over," exclaimed Tallyho.
Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II.|Pierce Egan

Tallyho laughed heartily at these satirical touches upon the poor Alderman.
Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II.|Pierce Egan