Macintosh

See also: Mc Intosh, McIntosh, Mac Intosh, MacIntosh, macintosh, Mackintosh, and mackintosh

English

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Mac an Tòisiche, meaning "son of the thane (Old Irish toísech (leader))". The brand is named after McIntosh, an apple cultivar, in turn also from the Scottish Gaelic name.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Macintosh (plural Macintoshes)

  1. A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic.
    Alternative forms: MacIntosh, Mackintosh, McIntosh

Noun

Macintosh (plural Macintoshes)

  1. (computing) A brand of personal computer manufactured by Apple Inc.

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from English Macintosh.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.kin.tɔʃ/
  • Audio:(file)

Proper noun

Macintosh m

  1. (computing) Macintosh

Derived terms

Polish

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English Macintosh.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maˈkin.tɔʂ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -intɔʂ
  • Syllabification: Ma‧cin‧tosh
  • Homophone: macintosh

Proper noun

Macintosh m animal

  1. (computing) Macintosh (brand of personal computer manufactured by Apple Inc.)

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