Associations to the word «Tam»

Wiktionary

TAM, noun. A tam o'shanter, a tall knit wool cap traditionally associated with Scotland.
TAM, abbreviation. Tamaulipas, a state of Mexico.
TAM, abbreviation. (linguistics) tense, aspect, mood
TAM O'SHANTER, noun. 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.
TAM O'SHANTERS, noun. Plural of tam o'shanter

Dictionary definition

TAM, noun. A woolen cap of Scottish origin.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats