Shams - English Use

English Use

The word also has an English meaning, as the plural of sham, a synonym for hoax or fraud. With this origin, it may refer to:
  • The Shams, an all-female folk pop trio from New York
  • Shamrock Rovers FC, a football club playing in the League of Ireland

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