tallis n English organist and composer of church and secular music; was granted a monopoly in music printing with William Byrd (1505-1585) n (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer Synonym(s) Tallis Thomas Tallis prayer shawl tallith
News & Articles tallis As the Battle of Britain begins, Tallis takes on Walton. Thomas Tallis versus William Walton. He stayed in the good graces of these monarchs as England struggled through religious upheaval for decades. Aug. 27, 2013 - San Diego Reader