Mac-

English

Alternative forms

  • Traditionally written as Mac-, and later also as as Mac-.

Etymology

From Irish mac (son).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mək/, /mæk/

Prefix

Mac-

  1. A patronymic used to form common Irish and Scottish names, similar to the English -son.

Usage notes

  • The surname prefix is often stressed (even with the contracted spelling, Mc-), and the pronunciation of names must be learned individually.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with Mac-

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