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).