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pam

1 American  
[pam] / pæm /

noun

Cards.

  1. the jack of clubs, especially in a form of loo in which it is the best trump.

  2. a game in which this card is trump.

Pam 2 American  
[pam] / pæm /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Pamela.

PAM 3 American  

  1. Aerospace. payload assist module.

  2. Telecommunications. pulse-amplitude modulation.

pam. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. pamphlet.

Etymology

Origin of pam

1675–85; short for French pamphile, special use of Pamphile man's name

Example Sentences

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In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down pending criminal cases at a record pace.

From Salon

The first Paisley Arts Festival has launched with a celebration of late Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg who died last November.

From BBC

He said Pam "took pity" on him and brought him in with her entourage.

From BBC

Blanche and Attorney General Pam Bondi said no records had been withheld from "on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity".

From BBC

Under federal law, though, Attorney General Pam Bondi may appoint interim U.S. attorneys who may serve for up to 120 days.

From Slate

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