tallyho

Meanings

1. 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.

1. An instance of the interjection.
2. A pleasure coach.

1. To articulate the interjection.

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.