Meaning of mackinaw in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈmækəˌnɔ/

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1. Noun

   mackinaw

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

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