tally trade

noun

The selling of goods on account, regular payments being recorded in a book kept by the customer and a duplicate (the "tally") kept in the tally shop.

Meanings

noun
  1. accountingThe selling of goods on account, regular payments being recorded in a book kept by the customer and a duplicate (the "tally") kept in the tally shop.

    Synonyms: tally system

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe selling of goods on account, regular payments being recorded in a book kept by the customer and a duplicate (the "tally") kept in the tally shop.

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