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Synonyms for mackintosh


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mak-in-tosh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæk ɪnˌtɒʃ



Définition of mackintosh

Origin :
  • waterproof outer coat, 1836, named for Charles Macintosh (1766-1843), inventor of a waterproofing process (patent #4804, June 17, 1823). The surname is from Gaelic Mac an toisich "Son of the chieftain."
  • As in raincoat : noun coat for rain
Example sentences :
  • She unbuttoned the mackintosh and spread it on the bar of the plough and sat down.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • It was the same course that had been taken by Mackintosh and Haggis earlier in the day.
  • Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
  • Then a hasty cold meal was taken while Mackintosh delivered his plans.
  • Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
  • "We can do nothing more at present," said Mackintosh, as he turned to the lads.
  • Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
  • Could it be that, after all, Mackintosh had been mistaken, or that Red Fox had deluded them?
  • Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
  • "One of the kindest hearts in the world, Mr. Mackintosh," said Bob fervently.
  • Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
  • The defence by Mackintosh was a bold and eloquent performance.
  • Extract from : « Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 » by Various
  • A mackintosh was spread over the floor and kept them from the damp.
  • Extract from : « The English at the North Pole » by Jules Verne
  • "No, sir," replied the captain, who was carrying the other's mackintosh.
  • Extract from : « The Doctor of Pimlico » by William Le Queux
  • The third was at a windmill, and that Colonel Mackintosh was appointed to command.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. » by Mrs. Thomson

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