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pam

noun \ ˈpam , ˈpaa(ə)m \

Definition of pam

plural -s
1 : the jack of clubs in loo played with 5-card hands
2 : a game like napoleon in which the jack of clubs is the highest trump

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Origin and Etymology of pam

probably short for Greek pamphilos beloved of all, from pam- + -philos beloved

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pam

verb \ " \

Definition of pam

pammed; pammed; pamming; pams
: pan

Origin and Etymology of pam

alteration of 7pan

pam-

combining form

Definition of pam-

: pan-

Origin and Etymology of pam-

New Latin, from Greek, alteration of pan-

pam

abbreviation

Definition of pam

pamphlet

PAM

abbreviation

Definition of PAM

pulse-amplitude modulation

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