Tallys

[ tal-is ]
/ ˈtæl ɪs /

noun

Thomas. Tallis, Thomas.

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Definition for tallys (2 of 2)

Tallis

or Tal·lys, Tal·ys

[ tal-is ]
/ ˈtæl ɪs /

noun

Thomas,c1505–85, English organist and composer, especially of church music.
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British Dictionary definitions for tallys (1 of 2)

tallis

tallith (tɑˈlit)

/ (ˈtɑlis) /

noun

Judaism a fringed shawl worn by Jewish men during morning prayers

Word Origin for tallis

from Hebrew, literally: a cover

British Dictionary definitions for tallys (2 of 2)

Tallis
/ (ˈtælɪs) /

noun

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