I. ˈtamē noun
( -es )
Etymology: probably by shortening and alteration from obsolete English tamin estamin, from obsolete French estamine — more at estamin
: a plain-woven often glazed cloth of fine worsted or woolen and cotton formerly used for dresses, curtains, and linings
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: probably by shortening and alteration from tamis
: a strainer made of tammy cloth
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
: to strain through a tammy