tolly

[ tol-ee ]

noun,plural tol·lies.British Slang.

candle (def. 1).

Origin of tolly

First recorded in 1850–55; alteration of tallow

Words Nearby tolly

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How to use tolly in a sentence

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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British Dictionary definitions for tolly

tolly

tollie

/ (ˈtɒlɪ) /

nounplural -lies

Southern African a castrated calf

Origin of tolly

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

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