Tam o' Shanter
Woolen Scottish bonnet
A tam o' shanter is a traditional Scottish cap—round, flat, and woolen, with a pompom or tassel on top.
Named after the hero of Robert Burns's 1790 poem, it became associated with Scottish identity and is often worn with Highland dress.
Commonly shortened to tam: She pulled her tam down over her ears.
- bonnetHat secured under chin
- narrative poemStory told in verse
- HighlandsNamed elevated regions
- supernaturalBeyond natural explanation
- Robert BurnsScottish national poet
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headwear formality
Tam o' Shantertop hat
Tall formal headwear
bowler hat · bicorne · crown · tiara · coronet
headwear structure
Tam o' Shanterhard hat
Protective headgear for worksites
helmet · bowler hat · derby · pith helmet · top hat