Tallis

American  

[tal-is] / ˈtæl ɪs /

Or Tallys,

noun

1. Thomas, c1505–85, English organist and composer, especially of church music.

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Tallis ¹ British  

/ ˈtælɪs /

noun

1. Thomas. ?1505–85, English composer and organist; noted for his music for the Anglican liturgy

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tallis ² British  

/ ˈtɑlis, tɑˈlit /

noun

1. Judaism a fringed shawl worn by Jewish men during morning prayers

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Etymology

Origin of tallis

from Hebrew, literally: a cover

Example Sentences

He and his staff, which will include another Kangaroos great in Gorden Tallis, have been immersing themselves in Super League to gen up.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Tallis has taught English and worked as an editorial assistant in the publishing industry, and Hilary has worked at Seattle restaurants The Fiddler’s Inn and St. Cloud’s, as well as Hardwick Hardware.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

And Muhly was offered the assignment because his love for Byrd, Tallis and the like is not just avowed, but audibly present in much of his own music.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2023

Wrexham had an early penalty shout waved away by referee Scott Tallis for what appeared to be a shove on Mullin, but the first half at the Racecourse Ground was largely a cagey affair.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2023

He was busy with his new life then, lost to the novelties of undergraduate life, and also intent at that time on putting a little distance between himself and the Tallis family.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan