tallyho (redirected from tallyhoing)

tal·ly·ho  (tl-h)

interj.

Used to urge hounds on during a fox hunt.

v. tal·ly·hoed, tal·ly·ho·ing, tal·ly·hos

v.tr.

To urge (hounds) on during a fox hunt by shouting "tallyho" when the fox is sighted.

v.intr.

To shout "tallyho" as a hunting cry.

n. pl. tal·ly·hos

1. The cry of "tallyho."

2. A fast coach drawn by four horses.

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[Probably alteration of French taïaut, from Old French thialau, taho.]