ramstam

I. \\ˈramˌstam\ adjective

Etymology: probably by reduplication & alteration from ram (I)

Scotland : headstrong, reckless

II. adverb

Scotland : headlong

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/ram"stam/, Scot. and North Eng.

adj.

1. obstinate; headstrong.

n.

2. a stubborn or thoughtless person.

[1780-90; perh. rhyming compound based on RAM¹ and STAMP]

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ramstam /ramˈstam/ (Scot and N Eng)

adjective and adverb

Headlong

ORIGIN: Poss ↑ram