The difference between Bonnet and Tam o'shanter
When used as nouns, bonnet means a type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin, whereas tam o'shanter means 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.
Bonnet is also verb with the meaning: to put a bonnet on.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bonnet and Tam o'shanter
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Bonnet as a noun:
A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
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Bonnet as a noun:
A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.
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Bonnet as a noun (by extension):
The polishing head of a power buffer, often made of wool.
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Bonnet as a noun (Australia, British, NZ, South Africa, automotive):
The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car; a hood.
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Bonnet as a noun (nautical):
A length of canvas attached to a fore-and-aft sail to increase the pulling power.
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Bonnet as a noun (obsolete, slang):
An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid.
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Bonnet as a noun:
The second stomach of a ruminant.
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Bonnet as a noun (mycology):
Anything resembling a bonnet (hat) in shape or use. A small defence work at a salient angle; or a part of a parapet elevated to screen the other part from enfilade fire. A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught of a chimney, etc. A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to prevent escape of sparks. A roofing over the cage of a mine, to protect its occupants from objects falling down the shaft. In pumps, a metal covering for the openings in the valve chambers. A mushroom of the genus Mycena.
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Bonnet as a verb (transitive):
To put a bonnet on.
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Bonnet as a verb (obsolete):
To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.
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Bonnet as a verb (dated, transitive):
To pull the bonnet or cap down over the head of.
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Tam o'shanter as a 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.
Examples:
"synonyms: tam tammy"