Synonyms for mac
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : mak |
Phonetic Transcription : mæk |
Top 10 synonyms for mac Other synonyms for the word mac
Définition of mac
Origin :- casual, generic term of address for a man, 1928, from Irish and Gaelic mac, a common element in Scottish and Irish names (literally "son of"); hence used generally from early 19c. for "a Celtic Irishman" (see Mac-).
- As in personal computer : noun desktop computer
- As in raincoat : noun coat for rain
- As in computer : noun calculating, data processing machine
- As in data processor : noun computer
- You've got to have a plot, Mac, and if you've got to have a plot, you've got to have sin.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- "Don't take that stuff too seriously, Mac," the captain remonstrated.
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
- Mac was clutching his shoulder, stirred for once out of his vaunted "deegnity."
- Extract from : « The Great Dome on Mercury » by Arthur Leo Zagat
- "But its all Mac's gold, you know," said the cook regretfully.
- Extract from : « The Trail of a Sourdough » by May Kellogg Sullivan
- "Ask him how far it is to the Fort, Mac," said one of the men.
- Extract from : « The Trail of a Sourdough » by May Kellogg Sullivan
- I wish you only saw the bishop; and Mac himself, he was a picture.
- Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles Lever
- Mac was coming in at the door of the refectory as the bishop was going out.
- Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles Lever
- Instead he asked, "What do you think of the watchbirds, Mac?"
- Extract from : « Watchbird » by Robert Sheckley
- I know I can do it, Dr. Mac, if you will help me a little bit like you promised.
- Extract from : « 'Smiles' » by Eliot H. Robinson
- Please, Dr. Mac, you ask the reverend the questions and let me just sit and listen.
- Extract from : « 'Smiles' » by Eliot H. Robinson
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