shamSHAM, n. That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud or device that deludes and disappoints; delusion; imposture. [Not an elegant word.] Believe who will the solemn sham, not I. Addison. SHAM, a. False; counterfeit; pretended; as a sham fight. SHAM, v.t. 1. To deceive expectation; to trick to cheat; to delude with false pretenses. They find themselves fooled and shammed into conviction. [Not elegant.] |