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Mackintosh vs Raincoat - What's the difference?

mackintosh | raincoat | Related terms |

Raincoat is a synonym of mackintosh.

Raincoat is a related term of mackintosh.



As nouns the difference between mackintosh and raincoat

is that mackintosh is a waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth while raincoat is a waterproof coat worn in the rain.

mackintosh

English

Alternative forms

* macintosh, Macintosh * Mackintosh

Noun

(es)
  • 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.
  • Waterproof rubberized cloth.

    • Synonyms

    * mac * mack * raincoat

    Derived terms

    * mackintosh cape, macintosh cloak * mackintosh coat * mackintosh covering, mackintosh sheet * mackintosh-maker

    Related terms

    * oilskins

    raincoat

    English

    (wikipedia raincoat)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A waterproof coat worn in the rain.
  • (slang) A condom.

    • Related terms

    * mac * mackintosh * oilskins * rainjacket * waterproofs

    Derived terms

    * raincoat brigade

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