Tally(n.)
- Originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number; later, one of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
Tally(n.)
- Hence, any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book; especially, one kept in duplicate.
Tally(n.)
- One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
Tally(n.)
- A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a tally in a game.