"squam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: squams [plural]
Etymology: Shortened from Annisquam, name of a village on the coast of Massachusetts. Head templates: {{en-noun}} squam (plural squams)
  1. (US, fishing) An oilskin hat; a southwester. Tags: US Categories (topical): Fishing
    Sense id: en-squam-en-noun-f8QKotf1 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

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          "text": "He raised his big hand to his squam hat. It lingered there and he removed the hat a little clumsily. She smiled again brightly. \"Merry Christmas!\" she cried. He smiled back, holding his squam hat in his hand, \"Merry Christmas to ye, Miss,\" he answered gravely and she departed.",
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