To a landsman, these tarpaulins, as they were called, seemed a strange
and half-savage race.
Macaulay.
Tar"pon (?), n. (Zoöl.) Same as Tarpum.
Tar"pum (?), n. (Zoöl.) A very large marine fish (Megapolis Atlanticus)
of the Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes six
or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The scales are a
staple article of trade, and are used in fancywork. Called also tarpon,
sabalo, savanilla, silverfish, and jewfish.
Tar"quin*ish (?), a. Like a Tarquin, a king of ancient Rome; proud;
haughty; overbearing.