woolen hat developed in Scotland, a toorie bunnet. Originally they were worn by both genders, but now they are mostly worn by men and boys.' name='description'> tam o'shanter - definition and meaning

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  • noun A type of woolen hat developed in Scotland, a toorie bunnet. Originally they were worn by both genders, but now they are mostly worn by men and boys.

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After Tam O’Shanter, from the eponymous poem by Robert Burns.

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