talesman

[ teylz-muhn, tey-leez-muhn ]

noun

, plural tales·men.

1. a person summoned as one of the tales. tale.

Word History and Origins

Origin of talesman¹

First recorded in 1670–80; tales + man

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

On the first day, although she never glanced at a talesman, she had listened eagerly to every question, every answer, every challenge.

From Project Gutenberg

One talesman's medical certificate, which reported a psychoneurosis, set him frowning.

From Time Magazine Archive

Talesman John B. Nicholson related that on the way to court he met a cousin, was informed: "John L. Lewis is some kind of Bolshevik."

From Time Magazine Archive

Talesman Owen Hensley knew that his brother Lige used to work in the coal mines, was surprised to hear that Lige is now with United Mine Workers of America in Harlan, reluctantly stepped from the box on that account.

From Time Magazine Archive