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Tam, abbreviation for Tam o' Shanter, is a Scottish style hat named after a character in a Robert Burns poem from 1790. It is a floppy type of hat usually made of wool, and has a toorie (pom-pom) in the centre. Originally worn by men, the Tam o' Shanter was adopted by women as a 'Tam' or a 'Tammy.' Tam o' Shanters are part of the uniforms of a number of military units.