Mackintosh

Scottish family name

A mackintosh is a waterproof raincoat, named after the Scottish chemist who patented rubberized fabric in the 1820s.

The word is chiefly British and somewhat old-fashioned: He grabbed his mackintosh as the clouds gathered.

Often shortened to mac or mack.

The spelling macintosh also appears.

raincoat

waterproof

Impervious to moisture

slicker · gabardine · oilskin · galoshes · wellington · brolly · downpour · drizzle · shower · British

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variety

State of being diverse

tart · red · harvest · cider · applesauce · pie · crisp · autumn · heirloom · Canadian

Opposites
weather protection

Mackintoshsunhat

Brimmed head shade

parasol · sundress · sun umbrella · swimwear · shorts

material permeability

Mackintoshlinen blazer

Lightweight woven fabric jacket

computing platforms

MackintoshIBM PC

1981 personal computer standard

Microsoft Windows · Linux · Android · PC · DOS

Family

mac, mack, macks, mackinaws

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