What does tallywoman mean?
Tallywoman means A woman who conducts the tally trade..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A woman who conducts the tally trade..
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.
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Tallywoman means A woman who conducts the tally trade..
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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.
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