At first the compound was for tammy.

(6 letters)

_ _ _ i _ _

cation?

Sorry, no twyngwyn.

_ a _ i _ _

_ a _ i _ e

_ a m i _ e

The only thing I can think of to fit is tamise, but I am at a loss with the wordplay.

You need to change one letter countess. I will clearly explain the answer.

Let’s see.., perhaps tamine, although it’s listed in OED as obsolete? I’m fine with obsolete words as I hate to see words chucked into a bin. This seems to be the best possibility.

 

Or… longer shot as no connection to tammy…

 

camise?

 

damine? (Changing 2…)