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mackinaw

Pronunciation: /ˈmakɪnɔː/

(also mackinaw coat or jacket)
Definition of mackinaw

noun

North American
  • a short coat or jacket made of a thick woollen cloth, typically with a plaid design.

Origin:

early 19th century: named after Mackinaw City, Michigan, formerly an important trading post

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