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talesman

[ teylz-muhn, tey-leez-muhn ]

noun

, plural tales·men.
  1. a person summoned as one of the tales. tale.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of talesman1

First recorded in 1670–80; tales + man

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Example Sentences

Unexpectedly a disgruntled-looking talesman in the back row held up his hand.

Not a talesman in the length and breadth of Brabant County who could swear truthfully that he had formed no opinion on the case.

No method is too far-fetched to be made use of on the chance of "catching" some stray talesman.

The talesman in question was John Martin Kelly, a real estate salesman.

In his dreams he has formulated syllogisms and delivered them to imaginary yet obstinate talesman.

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