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Synonyms for mac

Grammar : Noun
Spell : mak
Phonetic Transcription : mæk

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Définition of mac

Origin :
  • casual, generic term of address for a man, 1928, from Irish and Gaelic mac, a common element in Scottish and Irish names (literally "son of"); hence used generally from early 19c. for "a Celtic Irishman" (see Mac-).
  • As in personal computer : noun desktop computer
  • As in raincoat : noun coat for rain
  • As in computer : noun calculating, data processing machine
  • As in data processor : noun computer
Example sentences :
  • You've got to have a plot, Mac, and if you've got to have a plot, you've got to have sin.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "Don't take that stuff too seriously, Mac," the captain remonstrated.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • Mac was clutching his shoulder, stirred for once out of his vaunted "deegnity."
  • Extract from : « The Great Dome on Mercury » by Arthur Leo Zagat
  • "But its all Mac's gold, you know," said the cook regretfully.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of a Sourdough » by May Kellogg Sullivan
  • "Ask him how far it is to the Fort, Mac," said one of the men.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of a Sourdough » by May Kellogg Sullivan
  • I wish you only saw the bishop; and Mac himself, he was a picture.
  • Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles Lever
  • Mac was coming in at the door of the refectory as the bishop was going out.
  • Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles Lever
  • Instead he asked, "What do you think of the watchbirds, Mac?"
  • Extract from : « Watchbird » by Robert Sheckley
  • I know I can do it, Dr. Mac, if you will help me a little bit like you promised.
  • Extract from : « 'Smiles' » by Eliot H. Robinson
  • Please, Dr. Mac, you ask the reverend the questions and let me just sit and listen.
  • Extract from : « 'Smiles' » by Eliot H. Robinson
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