Tallis (n.)

  1. English organist and composer of church and secular music; was granted a monopoly in music printing with William Byrd (1505-1585)

    [ Syn: tallis , thomas tallis ]

  2. (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer

    [ Syn: prayer shawl , tallith ]

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