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Sam vs Tam - What's the difference?

sam | tam |

As an adjective sam

is (etymology 1 only, spelled specifically to distinguish it from etymology 2 ).

As a pronoun tam is

.

sam

English

Proper noun

(s)
  • , a diminutive or shortening of Samuel'', or rarely of ''Samson .
  • .

    • Noun

    (-)
  • (Ireland, informal) The (Sam Maguire Cup) awarded to the All-Ireland GAA football winning team.

    • Derived terms

    * Silent Sam

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    tam

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A tam o'shanter, a tall knit wool cap traditionally associated with Scotland.
  • * {{quote-news, year=1988, date=July 1, author=Bryan Miller, title=A Gathering of Scots, work=Chicago Reader citation
    • , passage=Despite the blaze of sunshine, woolens were everywhere: tams , kilts, socks drawn up to knobby knees. }}

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