mackinaw
- noun
- /ˈmækɪnɔː/
- Literature
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- He unfolded his mackinaw and wrapped it tightly around his shoulders to keep out the cold.
Examples
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The mackinaw was a prized possession among trappers of the early American Northwest.
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She bought a vintage mackinaw at the antique fair for her cabin.
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The cozy mackinaw kept me warm during the cold winter nights.
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I love snuggling under my mackinaw while reading a book.
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He unfolded his mackinaw and wrapped it tightly around his shoulders to keep out the cold.
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She bought a vintage mackinaw at the antique fair for her cabin.
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The mackinaw was a prized possession among trappers of the early American Northwest.
Synonyms
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A large soft cloth you use on a bed to keep warm
A thick wool blanket with a red and black plaid that keeps you warm
Compounds
- Archaic
A small flat-bottomed boat with pointed ends used on large lakes for fishing and carrying goods
A short heavy wool coat with a red and black plaid pattern that people wear outdoors to keep warm
How Warm
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mackinaw for a heavy plaid blanket also comes from the place name Mackinac, said 'Mackinaw', which comes from the Ojibwe people around the Great Lakes. Because people in that area used warm wool blankets, mackinaw came to mean a thick, warm blanket.