Synonyms for mackintosh

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mak-in-tosh

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæk ɪnˌtɒʃ

Définition of mackintosh

Origin : waterproof outer coat, 1836, named for Charles Macintosh (1766-1843), inventor of a waterproofing process (patent #4804, June 17, 1823). The surname is from Gaelic Mac an toisich "Son of the chieftain."

As in raincoat : noun coat for rain

Example sentences :

She unbuttoned the mackintosh and spread it on the bar of the plough and sat down.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

It was the same course that had been taken by Mackintosh and Haggis earlier in the day.
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

Then a hasty cold meal was taken while Mackintosh delivered his plans.
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

"We can do nothing more at present," said Mackintosh, as he turned to the lads.
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

Could it be that, after all, Mackintosh had been mistaken, or that Red Fox had deluded them?
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

"One of the kindest hearts in the world, Mr. Mackintosh," said Bob fervently.
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

The defence by Mackintosh was a bold and eloquent performance.
Extract from : « Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 » by Various

A mackintosh was spread over the floor and kept them from the damp.
Extract from : « The English at the North Pole » by Jules Verne

"No, sir," replied the captain, who was carrying the other's mackintosh.
Extract from : « The Doctor of Pimlico » by William Le Queux

The third was at a windmill, and that Colonel Mackintosh was appointed to command.
Extract from : « Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. » by Mrs. Thomson

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