mackinaw

Meanings

• noun

  A type of heavy woolen coat or jacket originating from the Great Lakes region in North America, characterized by its large hood and full lining.

  - "He wore a mackinaw to keep warm during the winter storm."
  - "The mackinaw was a popular choice among the lumberjacks for its insulating properties."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mackinaw
aw , maw , law

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Variants

List of all variants of mackinaw that leads to same result
mackinaw , mackinaws , lake trout , mackinaw trout , mackinaw trouts

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Etymology

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The word 'mackinaw' is believed to have originated from the Ojibwe language, meaning 'strait' or 'narrows'. It was named after the Mackinac Straits, which connect Lakes Huron and Michigan.

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Trivia

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1. The mackinaw was originally made from the fur of the North American beaver.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'mackinaw' in English was in 1761.

3. The mackinaw was also known as a 'chief's coat' or 'pelted coat' because it was made from a whole beaver pelt.

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Related Concepts

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1. woolen coat: A type of heavy coat made from wool, often used for insulation in cold weather.

2. hooded jacket: A jacket with a hood, designed to protect the head and neck from the elements.

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Culture

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The mackinaw has been an integral part of the culture and history of the Great Lakes region. It was traditionally worn by the indigenous peoples, French explorers, and later by the lumberjacks and fishermen. The coat has been featured in various works of literature, including James Fenimore Cooper's 'The Last of the Mohicans'.

How to Memorize "mackinaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, heavy coat with a large hood and full lining. Visualize the coat being worn by a lumberjack or fisherman in a cold, snowy environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mackinaw' with the Great Lakes region, winter weather, and heavy coats.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'mackinaw' with the image of a 'mackinac' (a type of ship) and 'woolen' (the material of the coat).

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