tallyman

/ˌtæliˈmæn/
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Other forms: tallymen

Definitions of tallyman
  1. noun
    one who keeps a tally of quantity or weight of goods produced or shipped or received
    synonyms: tally clerk
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    type of:
    clerk
    an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
  2. noun
    one who sells goods on the installment plan
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    type of:
    bagman, commercial traveler, commercial traveller, roadman, traveling salesman, travelling salesman
    a salesman who travels to call on customers
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