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Grammar : Adj
Spell : teyl
Phonetic Transcription : teɪl



Definition of tailer

Origin :
  • "limitation of ownership," a legal term, early 14c. in Anglo-French; late 13c. in Anglo-Latin, in most cases a shortened form of entail.
  • As in back : adj end
  • As in rear : adj back, end
  • As in hind : adj back
  • As in postern : adj back
Example sentences :
  • The office of lieutenant-governor was his until 1730, when he was succeeded by Lieutenant-governor Tailer.
  • Extract from : « Historic Homes » by Mary H. Northend
  • This branch of the subject is dealt with completely, and with experienced competency, by Mr. Tailer in the next chapter.
  • Extract from : « Riding and Driving » by Edward L. Anderson
  • The Tailer, a species of bully employed to get rid of any dupe who, having discovered the swindle, returned to expose it.
  • Extract from : « Mysteries of Police and Crime » by Arthur Griffiths
  • I knew Mr. Tailer, and am pleased in cherishing recollections of him.
  • Extract from : « Notes & Queries, No. 47, Saturday, September 21, 1850 » by Various

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