mackintosh
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ / /ˈmækɪntɑʃ/
noun
Etymology: From Charles Macintosh (1766–1843), who patented a type of rubberized cloth in 1823. Former trademark. The letter k is a later addition.
- A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
- Any waterproof coat or raincoat.
“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.”
- Waterproof rubberized cloth.