tales
/ˈteɪliːz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person available to fill vacancies in a jury.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A book or register of people available to fill jury vacancies.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tales” mean?
A person available to fill vacancies in a jury.
Is “tales” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.