Definition of Tam o' Shanter
\ : the hero of Burns's poem Tam o' Shanter \ : a woolen cap of Scottish origin with a tight headband, wide flat circular crown, and usually a pompon in the centerKeep scrolling for more
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“Tam o' Shanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tam%20o%27%20Shanter. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.
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