tolly

[ tol-ee ]

noun

, British Slang.

, plural tol·lies.

1. candle ( def 1 ).

tolly

/ ˈtɒlɪ /

noun

1. a castrated calf

Word History and Origins

Origin of tolly¹

First recorded in 1850–55; alteration of tallow

Word History and Origins

Origin of tolly¹

C19: from Xhosa ithole calf on which the horns have begun to appear

Example Sentences

Tolly Tip has a couple of fox pelts already, and he says they are very numerous this year.

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But do you mean to say there are real, live bears around here, Tolly Tip?

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Paul on his part had told Tolly Tip he would like to accompany him on his round of the traps on that particular morning.

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When they arrived at the marsh where Tolly Tip had several of his traps set he told his companions what he wanted them to do.

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Later on Tolly Tip led them to the frozen creek, where they picked up a splendid mink and an otter as well.

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