First Known Use: 1833
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mackinaw
noun mack·i·naw \ˈma-kə-ˌnȯ\
Definition of MACKINAW
1
: a heavy woolen blanket formerly distributed by the United States government to the Indians
2
a : a heavy cloth of wool or wool and other fibers often with a plaid design and usually heavily napped and felted b : a short coat of mackinaw or similar heavy fabric
3
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Origin of MACKINAW
Mackinaw (Mackinac), trading post at site of Mackinaw City, Michigan
Rhymes with MACKINAW
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MACKINAW Defined for Kids
mackinaw
noun mack·i·naw \ˈma-kə-ˌnȯ\
Definition of MACKINAW for Kids
: a short heavy woolen coat
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