tallyho

Meaning

Intj

1. (UK) Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
2. A cry used to signify encouragement when embarking on any somewhat daring endeavour.
3. A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes.
4. Target sighted.

Noun

1. An instance of the interjection.
2. (dated) A pleasure coach.

Verb

To articulate the interjection.

Synonyms

phaeton

Victoria

tallyhos

phaethon

Etymology

1772, UK, probably alteration of French taïaut (interjection used in deer-hunting), from Middle French tahou, tayo, from Old French taho, ta ho, tielau (interjection given to hounds to return) (second half of 13th century), composed of ta (particle used to prod animals) + ho ! (“halt!, hold!”). More at ho.