Tallys

American

[tal-is] / ˈtæl ɪs /

noun

Thomas. Tallis, Thomas.

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Tallys, Thomas, vocal canon, 37. tambourin, 71. tango, 76. tarantella, 75.

From Project Gutenberg

And there I received their constitution under all their hands presently; so that I am already confirmed their treasurer, and put into a condition of striking of tallys; and all without; one harsh word of dislike, but quite the contrary; which is a good fortune beyond all imagination. 22nd.

From Project Gutenberg

I find our tallys will not be money in less than sixteen months, which is a sad thing for the King to pay all that interest for every penny he spends; and, which is strange, the goldsmiths with whom I spoke, do declare that they will not be moved to part with money upon the increase of their consideration of ten per cent, which they have.

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