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Word entry · 10 letters

mackintosh

Best crossword clue

"Rubberized coat"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/Part of speech nounSorted achikmnostStarts with MEnds with H1 cluesCommon crossword word
1M2A3C4K5I6N7T8O9S10H

Definitions

  1. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • c. 1924, A.A. Milne, "Happiness", in When We Were Very Young 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.
  • The screeching of brakes, the monotonous blare of motor horns, the clip-clip of shoes on slippery pavements, the rustling of wet mackintoshes were all part of the great metropolis.

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