tallyho

== English == === Alternative forms === tally-ho === 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. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌtæliˈhoʊ/, [ˌtʰæliˑˈhoʊ̯] (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌtæliˈhəʊ/ === Interjection === tallyho (UK) Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted. A cry used to signify encouragement when embarking on any somewhat daring endeavour. A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes. (radio, aviation) Target sighted. (Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet.” (Pilot): New York, Speedbird 123, tallyho. ==== Usage notes ==== In aviation radio usage, typically abbreviated to tally. In civilian aviation usage, the official term for “traffic sighted” is “traffic in sight”. ==== Synonyms ==== (target sighted): tally ==== Derived terms ==== tally ==== See also ==== Tally-ho on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Noun === tallyho (plural tallyhos or tallyhoes) An instance of the interjection. (dated) A pleasure coach. === Verb === tallyho (third-person singular simple present tallyhos, present participle tallyhoing, simple past and past participle tallyhoed) To articulate the interjection. === References === === Anagrams === loathly