tam o'shanter

See also: tam-o'-shanter

English

tam o'shanters

Alternative forms

tam-o’shanter

Etymology

After Tam O’Shanter, from the eponymous poem by Robert Burns.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /tæməˈʃæntə/

Noun

tam o'shanter (plural tam o'shanters)

A type of woolen hat developed in Scotland, a toorie bunnet. Originally they were worn by both genders, but now they are mostly worn by men and boys.

Synonyms

tam, tammy

Further reading

Tam o' shanter (cap) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Tam o' Shanter on Wikisource.Wikisource:Tam o' Shanter

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