Associations to the word «Tallis»

Wiktionary

TALLIS, noun. Alternative form of tallit

Dictionary definition

TALLIS, noun. English organist and composer of church and secular music; was granted a monopoly in music printing with William Byrd (1505-1585).
TALLIS, noun. (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer.

Wise words

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