The word Originates from the Gaelic for Stag, The symbolism of The Stag is very hard to define exactly, but it generally means someone who will stick by their mates no matter what and who will love everyone unconditionally.

Typically a Damh is someone who will take a bullet for anyone they care about, and someone who makes an effort to change things for the better.
Don't mess with that guy, his brothers a Damh, you won't stand a chance
by GordonCrusader June 21, 2011
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