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mackintosh

mac·kin·tosh

UK/ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ US/ˈmækɪntɑʃ/ rare

noun

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Origin

From Charles Macintosh (1766-1843), who patented a type of rubberized cloth in 1823. Former trademark. The letter k is a later addition.

Phrases

  • macintosh cloak
  • mackintosh brigade
  • mackintosh cape
  • mackintosh coat
  • mackintosh covering
  • mackintosh sheet

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