tam en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /tæm/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Ellipsis of tam o'shanter.
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, clipping) Clipping of tam o'shanter, a type of cap.
alt of tam o'shanter
Despite the blaze of sunshine, woolens were everywhere: tams, kilts, socks drawn up to knobby knees.
1988 July 1, Bryan Miller, “A Gathering of Scots”, in Chicago Reader:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |