Tam-o'-shanter (Noun)
Meaning
A woolen cap of Scottish origin.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Scotsman proudly wore his traditional tam-o'-shanter as he marched in the parade.
- Her grandfather's old tam-o'-shanter was passed down to her as a family heirloom.
- The chilly weather made the tam-o'-shanter a perfect accessory for the winter hike.
- As part of their cultural dress, the Highland dancers wore a tam-o'-shanter on their heads.
- He found a beautiful hand-knitted tam-o'-shanter at the local craft fair.