tam
nounnounattested in dialogue
- //tæm//
Synonym of picul, a unit of weight, particularly in Cantonese contexts.
noun
- 1
Variant of tam o'shanterClipping of tam o'shanter, a type of cap.
Despite the blaze of sunshine, woolens were everywhere: tams, kilts, socks drawn up to knobby knees.
Etymology
Ellipsis of tam o'shanter.
noun
- 1
Synonym of picul, a unit of weight, particularly in Cantonese contexts.
Etymology
From the Cantonese pronunciation of 擔 /担.
Forms
- plural
- tams
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tam · Synonym of picul, a unit of weight, particularly in Cantonese contexts.
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