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shammer

American  
[sham-er] / ˈʃæm ər /

noun

  1. a person who shams.


Etymology

Origin of shammer

First recorded in 1670–80; sham + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Captain Shammer rolled his cigar in his mouth.

From Little Lost Sister by Brooks, Virginia

“Mary Randall, eh?” asked Captain Shammer of vacancy when his aid had gone.

From Little Lost Sister by Brooks, Virginia

Captain Shammer of the Eighth police district read Mary Randall’s open letter through slowly and carefully.

From Little Lost Sister by Brooks, Virginia

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