Tallyhoed: meaning, definitions and examples
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tallyhoed
[ ˈtælihoʊd ]
hunting call
To have shouted 'tally-ho' while in pursuit, especially during a fox hunt. This phrase is traditionally used by hunters to signal the sighting of a quarry in hunting scenarios, particularly in the context of hounds pursuing a fox.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He tallyhoed when he spotted the fox.
- She tallyhoed loudly to alert her companions.
- The huntsman tallyhoed as the pack of hounds took chase.
Translations
Translations of the word "tallyhoed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tallyhoed
🇮🇳 tallyhoed
🇩🇪 tallyhoed
🇮🇩 tallyhoed
🇺🇦 tallyhoed
🇵🇱 tallyhoed
🇯🇵 tallyhoed
🇫🇷 tallyhoed
🇪🇸 tallyhoed
🇹🇷 tallyhoed
🇰🇷 tallyhoed
🇸🇦 tallyhoed
🇨🇿 tallyhoed
🇸🇰 tallyhoed
🇨🇳 tallyhoed
🇸🇮 tallyhoed
🇮🇸 tallyhoed
🇰🇿 tallyhoed
🇬🇪 tallyhoed
🇦🇿 tallyhoed
🇲🇽 tallyhoed
Etymology
The term 'tally-ho' originated in England and is closely associated with fox hunting. The phrase is believed to have derived from the French word 'taille haut,' which means 'to cut high.' It was used to indicate that the fox was on the run, allowing hounds and riders to give chase. The popularity of 'tally-ho' grew during the 18th and 19th centuries, as hunting became a favored pastime among the English aristocracy. With the rise of the British fox hunting tradition, the term became synonymous with the excitement of the hunt, and 'tallyhoed' emerged as a verb form. As the practice of fox hunting evolved, so did the language surrounding it, and 'tally-ho' has remained a colorful expression representing the thrill of the chase.