Main Entry:

¹tal·ly

Pronunciation:

\ˈta-lē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural tallies

Etymology:

Middle English talye, from Anglo-French talie, taille, in part from tailler to cut, measure, count; in part from Medieval Latin tallia, alteration of Latin talea plant cutting, thin piece of wood

Date:

15th century

1: a device (as a notched rod or mechanical counter) for visibly recording or accounting especially business transactions2 a: a recorded reckoning or account (as of items or charges) <keep a daily tally of accidents> b: a score or point made (as in a game)3 a: a part that corresponds to an opposite or companion member : complement b: a state of correspondence or agreement