Mac-

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English

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Alternative forms

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

Etymology

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From Irish mac (son).

Pronunciation

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Prefix

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Mac-

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

Usage notes

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

Derived terms

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Category English terms prefixed with Mac- not found
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