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tallboys

The correct spelling is tallboys.

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noun

Say it like: Tal-lbo-ys

The correct spelling is tallboys. A tall chest of drawers, or combination of chest on chest, or chest with a small wardrobe on top. Usually with low bracket feet but always resulting in a tall piece of furniture.

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noun

  1. 1.A tall chest of drawers, or combination of chest on chest, or chest with a small wardrobe on top. Usually with low bracket feet but always resulting in a tall piece of furniture.
  2. 2.A tall can of beer, either 16 ounces or one half litre.
  3. 3.A kind of sail, a spanker.
  4. 4.A kind of long-stemmed wineglass or cup.
  5. 5.A long sheet-metal pipe for a chimney top.

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