adj
kam
Kam (adj) means Crooked or bent out of true (dialectal/archaic). Example: “The old fence posts stood kam and leaning after the storm.”
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Crooked or bent out of true (dialectal/archaic).
"The old fence posts stood kam and leaning after the storm."
How to use kam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old or dialect word meaning crooked or twisted — rarely used in modern English.
When to use it
Archaic and dialectal; you're unlikely to hear this in everyday modern speech.
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Etymology
From Welsh cam, meaning "bent" or "crooked," ultimately from a Celtic root shared with Irish and Scottish Gaelic cam.
Frequently asked questions
What does “kam” mean?
The word “kam” means crooked or bent out of true (dialectal/archaic). In plain terms, an old or dialect word meaning crooked or twisted — rarely used in modern English.
How do you use “kam” in a sentence?
Here is “kam” used in a sentence: “The old fence posts stood kam and leaning after the storm.”
What part of speech is “kam”?
“Kam” is an adjective.
Where does the word “kam” come from?
The word “kam” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Welsh cam, meaning "bent" or "crooked," ultimately from a Celtic root shared with Irish and Scottish Gaelic cam.
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