Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tally

plural of cudbear

(US, slang) A female teacher, especially one seen to be old-fashioned and extremely severe and strict. / (by extension) Someone who acts like a schoolmarm; a person acting harsh and stern.

(crossword puzzles) An unchecked square: one that is part of only one entry (i.e., across or down, but not both).