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Mackinaw Definition & Meaning

mackinaw
noun
  1. a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material
  2. a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States
  3. a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes
  4. a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design

"Mackinaw" in song lyrics

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  • "inn at stonecliffe mackinaw"
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  • "grandview resort beachfront mackinaw"
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  • "brigadoon bed and breakfast mackinaw"
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Frequently asked questions

What does mackinaw mean?
a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design
What part of speech is mackinaw?
Mackinaw is a noun.
How many definitions does mackinaw have?
Mackinaw has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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