tammie

noun

1. a fabric of mixed fibers, constructed in plain weave and often heavily glazed, used in the manufacture of linings and undergarments.

noun plural -mies

1. a glazed woollen or mixed fabric, used for linings, undergarments, etc

noun plural -mies

1. another word for tam-o’-shanter

noun plural -mies

1. Also called: tammy cloth, tamis (esp formerly) a rough-textured woollen cloth used for straining sauces, soups, etc

verb -mies, -mying or -mied

2. (tr) (esp formerly) to strain (sauce, soup, etc) through a tammy