Tallywoman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tallywoman is a noun meaning A woman who conducts the tally trade.
Meaning
A woman who conducts the tally trade.
More Meanings
- (informal, regional, archaic) A woman who cohabits (with someone) outside of marriage.
- (Ireland, politics) A female counting agent.
Example Sentences
It is used in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cheshire, and, I dare say, various other counties. A tally-woman is the mistress of a married man, who is said to live tally with her.
Word Forms
- tallywomen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tally-woman, tallyman, tally-man, tollwoman, tallier, teller.
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