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单词 tam-o'-shanter
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Definition of tam-o'-shanter in English:

tam-o'-shanter

noun ˌtaməˈʃantətæməˈʃæn(t)ər
  • A round woollen or cloth cap of Scottish origin, with a bobble in the centre.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The tam-o'-shanter was a popular cap for boys wearing kilt suits.
    • A tam-o'-shanter, a link to his Scottish roots, perches on his head.
    • He was one of the sport's most refreshing figures, a fellow who honored the game with his throwback attire, knickers and a tam-o'-shanter, a kiss to his Scottish heritage.
    • Hers are a Highlander's dreams: obviously, the tartan plaid and tam-o'-shanter evince his Scottish affinity.
    • Several wore endearingly personalized get-ups, such as a tatted cape and matching tam-o'-shanter.

Origin

Mid 19th century: named after the hero of Burns's poem Tam o' Shanter (1790).

Rhymes

Atlanta, banter, canter, infanta, levanter, manta, ranter, Santa
 
 

Definition of tam-o'-shanter in US English:

tam-o'-shanter

nountæməˈʃæn(t)ərtaməˈSHan(t)ər
  • A round woolen or cloth cap of Scottish origin, with a pom-pom in the center.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He was one of the sport's most refreshing figures, a fellow who honored the game with his throwback attire, knickers and a tam-o'-shanter, a kiss to his Scottish heritage.
    • A tam-o'-shanter, a link to his Scottish roots, perches on his head.
    • Hers are a Highlander's dreams: obviously, the tartan plaid and tam-o'-shanter evince his Scottish affinity.
    • The tam-o'-shanter was a popular cap for boys wearing kilt suits.
    • Several wore endearingly personalized get-ups, such as a tatted cape and matching tam-o'-shanter.

Origin

Mid 19th century: named after the hero of Burns's poem Tam o' Shanter (1790).

 
 
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