Definition of

Mac

  1. (noun, artifact) a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

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Synonyms of Mac

macintosh, mack, mackintosh

Alternate forms of Mac

Hyponyms: oilskin, slicker

Hypernyms: raincoat, waterproof

Origin of the word Mac

  1. casual, generic term of address for a man, 1928, from Ir. & Gaelic mac, from O.Celt. *makko-s "son;" a common prefix in Scottish and Irish names, hence, used generally from early 19c. for a Celtic Irishman. Cognate root *makwos "son" produced O.Welsh map, Welsh mab, ap "son;" also probably cognate with O.E. mago "son, attendant, servant… more

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Words that sound like Mac

macaca, macao, macaque, macau, macaw, mace, mach, macho, mack, mag, magh, magha, magi, magic, magic eye, maguey, magus, mahagua, mahuang, maikoa, maize, maja, majagua, mak, make, make hay, make way, mako, man jack, manage, managua, manchu

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