tally stick

English

noun
Definitions
  • A bone, or piece of wood, on which notches or scores are cut, as the marks of number, for account keeping.

Etymology

Compound from English tally + English stick (sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint).

Origin

English

stick

Gloss

sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint

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Property

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