- plural of tallyman.
Example Sentences
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“But the tallymen always said this land is valuable to human survival.’
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
“They did information sessions, they did mapping exercises,’’ said Ms. Gull-Masty, referring to tallymen and other local experts from the Cree communities in the north.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
It was a part of a grocer's sugar bag, written upon in the coarse black crayon used by the tallymen on the quays at Kingsbridge.
From Jim Davis by Masefield, John
The Federalists applauded, the Republicans groaned, the tallymen took note, and Cary bowed his thanks.
From Lewis Rand by Johnston, Mary
Rabbit suckers, young spendthrifts, taking goods on tick of pawnbrokers or tallymen, at excessive rates.
