"Pam" meaning in English

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Proper name

Rhymes: -æm Etymology: Shortening. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pam
  1. A diminutive of the female given name Pamela. Categories (topical): English diminutives of female given names, English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Pam-en-name-hw-XDMfX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 61 39
  2. (UK, historical, slang) Nickname for Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston. Tags: UK, historical, slang
    Sense id: en-Pam-en-name-Ke9vRz83 Categories (other): British English

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