Meaning of tallywoman | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A woman who conducts the tally trade.
2. A woman who cohabits (with someone) outside of marriage.
   archaic, informal, regional
3. A female counting agent.
   Ireland

Examples

“It is used in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cheshire, and, I dare say, various other counties. A tally-woman is the mistress of a married man, who is said to live tally with her.”

CEFR level