subs. phr. (old).—1. A wine-glass: large, high-stemmed, and showy; spec. (B. E.) A Pottle or two Quart-pot full of Wine.
1694. MOTTEUX, Rabelais, V. xliii. She then ordered some cups, goblets, and TALLBOYS, of golde, silver and crystal to be brought, and invited us to drink.
2. (common).—A very tall chimney-pot.
1884. Daily Telegraph, Jan. This was but one of many scores of pots, TALLBOYS, cowls … swept from the chimney-stacks of the Metropolis on Saturday night.
