mackintosh

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒʃ

Noun

mackintosh (countable and uncountable, plural mackintoshes)

  1. A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
  2. By extension, any waterproof coat or raincoat.
    • Happiness - written by A.A. Milne
      John had great big waterproof boots on;
      John had a great big waterproof hat;
      John had a great big waterproof mackintosh --
      And that (Said John) is that.
  3. Waterproof rubberized cloth.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • mackintosh cape, macintosh cloak
  • mackintosh coat
  • mackintosh covering, mackintosh sheet
  • mackintosh-maker

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