Mackintosh

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related Terms

English

Etymology

Patented 1823 by Charles Mackintosh (1766 – 1843).

Noun

Singular mackintosh

Plural mackintoshes

1. A waterproof coat or raincoat
   • Happiness - written by A.A. Milne

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.

Related Terms

• mac
• raincoat
• oilskins