tallyman


tal·ly·man

noun \ˈta-lē-mən, -ˌman\

Definition of TALLYMAN

1
British : one who sells goods on the installment plan
2
: one who tallies, checks, or keeps an account or record (as of receipt of goods)

First Known Use of TALLYMAN

1654

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