
Mac
British Origin
The term 'mac' for raincoat comes from the UK, it's less common in other English-speaking countries.
When in London, I bought a new mac for the unpredictable weather.
Weather-Specific
Use 'mac' when discussing attire suitable for rainy, wet conditions.
Check the forecast before you leave, you may need your mac. Compare with
AppleComputerDesktopLaptopMachineNotebookSystem
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