"Tattersalls" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Tattersalls [plural]
Etymology: From the name of a famous horse market in London, established in 1766 by Richard Tattersall, also used as the headquarters of credit betting on English horse races. Head templates: {{en-noun|Tattersalls}} Tattersalls (plural Tattersalls)
  1. (British) A rendezvous at most British racecourses, provided by a company of auctioneers Wikipedia link: Tattersalls Tags: British

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          "ref": "2006, Robert Lynd, The Sporting Life And Other Trifles",
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