[CO- 3 b.] One who tells along with another; the second teller or counter of votes in the House of Commons.
1849. Daily News, 2 June, 4/2. Inasmuch as the hon. member did not succeed in obtaining a co-teller, none took place, and the vote was agreed to.
1884. Manch. Exam., 3 May, 6/1. Mr. Joseph Cowen acted as co-teller with Mr. Balfour.