tam

[ tam ]

noun

1. tam-o'-shanter.

tam

/ tæm /

noun

1. See tam-o'-shanter
   short for tam-o'-shanter

Word History and Origins

Origin of tam¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

These TAMs do more damage than just feeding the tumors—they turn off T-cells and B-cells, so they no longer see the enemy.

From Nautilus

He mixed a bunch of cancer cells and TAMs in a petri dish, and then he added some “magic dust”—a mix of bacteria-derived toxin and another immune-boosting compound called interferon gamma.

From Nautilus

There were jokes at the expense of “American treasure Tam Honks,” er Tom Hanks.

From The Daily Beast

Each Som Tam vendor makes the salad with a personal touch (and ratio of ingredients), so you rarely eat the same dish twice.

From The Daily Beast

Its Perfect G&T, made with Mt. Tam gin, pays homage to local landmark Mount Tamalpais.

From The Daily Beast

After leaving a San Francisco bar, Tam McGlinchey straddled his bike and headed home.

From The Daily Beast

He was out with his best friend, Lisa Tam, who said wasn't planning on doing any shopping.

From The Daily Beast

Hinc sequitur nimirum, vt pruinosa sit, & tam ventosa, sed flatu non nisi fer 72 algido.

From Project Gutenberg

Priests attend upon the goddess, and female dancers display their talent before her, accompanied by the loud music of the tam-tam.

From Project Gutenberg

"That was a hell o' a narrow shave," quietly observed Tam Donaldson, as they panted together, and tried to collect themselves.

From Project Gutenberg

"Ye'll never lift that bit, Tam," said Jamie, as four of them tore at the block which lay upon his leg.

From Project Gutenberg

"We'll never be able to beat the maisters," said Tam Donaldson, when the cloud first appeared upon the industrial horizon.

From Project Gutenberg

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