tam o'shanter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /taməˈʃantər/ (Scotland)
Etymology
After Tam O’Shanter, from the eponymous poem by Robert Burns.
Meanings
- A type of woolen hat developed in Scotland; a toorie bunnet.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tam o'shanters | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| tam-o’shanter | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Scotch cap · tam · tammy