tallyman's receipt

  • 1tallyman — noun Date: 1654 1. British one who sells goods on the installment plan 2. one who tallies, checks, or keeps an account or record (as of receipt of goods) …

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  • 2Pound (village) — The Village pound was a feature of most British medieval villages. A high walled and lockable structure it served several purposes. The most common use was to hold stray sheep, pigs and cattle until they were claimed by the owners, usually for… …

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