Mackintosh
WordNet
noun
(1) A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
(2) A lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From by Charles Macintosh (1766–1843), who patented a type of rubberized cloth in 1823. Former trademark. The letter k is a later addition.
Noun
- A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
- By extension, any 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.
- Happiness - written by A.A. Milne
- Waterproof rubberized cloth.