Raincoat, Mackintosh or what
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Raincoat, Mackintosh or what
Because it's me, I prefer that my wife chooses a Mackintosh because it sounds sexy.
She prefers a Raincoat.
What do other wives, girlfriends, or others prefer?
She prefers a Raincoat.
What do other wives, girlfriends, or others prefer?
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Raincoat, Rainmac, or just Mac!
No preference really.
No preference really.
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She would say I have chosen the rainmac for you to wear.
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For me it's always mackintosh. The word resonates, but is rarely used, more often abbreviated to 'mac'. I adore the sound of the word, and have as much pleasure wearing one as I do in hearing it spoken.
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Yes Mackintosh is the correct variation of the word but is a mouthful!
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A mouthful, indeed it is. It would be a shame for it to go out of circulation, though.
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So long as the full word does get used properly it will not go out of circulation!mackintoshed wrote: ↑March 2nd, 2021, 12:59 pm A mouthful, indeed it is. It would be a shame for it to go out of circulation, though.
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This is exactly my reasoning. I, for one, shall carry the flag. Although I suspect the younger generation merely uses it for when they refer to Apple computers. And now, even that has been abbreviated. The only time I tend to hear the word nowadays is in reference to Scottish architects-of the art deco variety, and west end theatre impresario's.
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Yes Art Deco style indeed.
Probably the greatest era for Rain Mackintoshes!
Probably the greatest era for Rain Mackintoshes!
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We have been born much, much to late, I fear.