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/tal"ee shop'/, n. Brit.a store specializing in selling merchandise on the hire-purchase system.[1850-55; TALLY + SHOP]
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tallyshop — /tal ee shop /, n. Brit. a store specializing in selling merchandise on the hire purchase system. [1850 55; TALLY + SHOP] * * * tallˈyshop noun A shop where goods are sold on credit to be paid for by instalments, the seller having one account… … Useful english dictionary
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