E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Tally-ho!
is the Norman hunting cry Taillis au! (To the coppice). The tally-ho was used when the stag was viewed in full career making for the coppice. We now cry “Tally-ho!” when the fox breaks cover. The French cry is “Taïaut!”
