tam-o'-shanter Synonyms

tam-o'-shanter Meaning

Wordnet

tam-o'-shanter (n)

a woolen cap of Scottish origin

Webster

tam-o'-shanter (n.)

A kind of Scotch cap of wool, worsted, or the like, having a round, flattish top much wider than the band which fits the head, and usually having a tassel in the center.

tam-o'-shanter Sentence Examples

  1. The shepherd's iconic tam-o'-shanter perched jauntily atop his head.
  2. The wool tam-o'-shanter provided warmth and protection during the chilly night.
  3. The colorful tam-o'-shanter was a testament to the weaver's artistry.
  4. The tam-o'-shanter's tassel danced in the gentle breeze as the man strolled through the market.
  5. The Scottish folklore character Tam o' Shanter was known for his distinctive tam-o'-shanter.
  6. The tam-o'-shanter became a symbol of Scottish pride and identity.
  7. The brightly-hued tam-o'-shanter stood out amidst the drab colors of the battlefield.
  8. The tam-o'-shanter was carefully folded and stored in the wooden dresser.
  9. The poet penned a romantic ballad about a woman with flowing locks and a scarlet tam-o'-shanter.
  10. The old man's tam-o'-shanter, worn and weathered, held a wealth of memories and tales.

FAQs About the word tam-o'-shanter

a woolen cap of Scottish originA kind of Scotch cap of wool, worsted, or the like, having a round, flattish top much wider than the band which fits the head, an

mitre, hood, cowboy hat, high hat, tricorn, stocking cap, cocked hat, plug hat, overseas cap, hard hat

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The shepherd's iconic tam-o'-shanter perched jauntily atop his head.

The wool tam-o'-shanter provided warmth and protection during the chilly night.

The colorful tam-o'-shanter was a testament to the weaver's artistry.

The tam-o'-shanter's tassel danced in the gentle breeze as the man strolled through the market.