tam-o'-shanter

/ˌtæm ə ˈʃæntər/
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Definitions of tam-o'-shanter
  1. noun
    a woolen cap of Scottish origin
    synonyms: tam, tammy
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    type of:
    cap
    a tight-fitting headdress
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