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Sam

Pronunciation: (sam), [key]
—n.
1. a male given name, form of Samuel.
2. a female given name, form of Samantha.

SAM

Pronunciation: (sam), [key]
—n.
1. surface-to-air missile.
2. Space Available Mail: a special air service for sending parcels weighing up to 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) to overseas members of the armed forces: only the regular parcel post rate to the U.S. port of shipment is charged. Cf. PAL.