tolly

1 of 2

noun (1)

tol·​ly

ˈtälē,

-li

plural -es

: candle

tolly

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -es

southern Africa

: a young ox : steer

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of tallow

Noun (2)

native name in southern Africa

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