Tattersall's
Britishnoun
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a large horse market in London founded in the eighteenth century
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Also (informal): Tatt's. a large-scale lottery based in Melbourne
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a name used for sportsmen's clubs in Australia
Etymology
Origin of Tattersall's
named after Richard Tattersall (died 1795), English horseman, who founded the market
Example Sentences
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And Tattersall’s owners say they are working to reach a contract deal as quickly as possible.
From New York Times
The Highlanders went on a 16-0 run in the first half and led 25-14 on Wil Tattersall’s 3-pointer with 7:56 before halftime.
From Seattle Times
Along with the offerings, Grace and Ros included notes preemptively apologizing for Tattersall’s snoring.
From Fox News
Together with the help of Tattersall’s wife, Ros, and a friend, Grace went out and purchased chocolates and earplugs, and sealed up 10 tiny care packages for Tattersall to hand out on the plane.
From Fox News
Mr. Tattersall’s circular office has shelves filled with books on anthropology and alcohol, and walls lined with images of early man and species of lemur, which Mr. Tattersall has studied during many trips to Madagascar.
From New York Times
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