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millicurie; millicuries.

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Mc¹

abbreviation

megacurie; megacuries.

megacycle.

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Mc²

Symbol, Chemistry.

moscovium.

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Marine Corps.

master of ceremonies.

Medical Corps.

Member of Congress.

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abbreviation

Electricity. millicoulomb; millicoulombs.

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Mc-¹

a combining form, used especially to form nonce words, with the meaning “generic; homogenized”: McSchools that offer no individual attention; reading McNews instead of a serious newspaper.

Origin of Mc-

<Mc(Donald's), chain of fast-food restaurants

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Mc-²

variant of Mac-.

Also Mc-.

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M.C.

abbreviation

Master Commandant.

master of ceremonies.

Medical Corps.

Member of Congress.

Member of Council.

British. Military Cross.

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How to use mc in a sentence

Rule 16(c) was a proposed change in the rules at the 1976 Republican Convention.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I´m now writing to you from goat heaven,” he lamented on the blog he maintains.
Sweden’s Burning Christmas Goat|Nina Strochlic|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or fast-fashion chains like Zara and H&M churning out runway imitations.
The Big Business of Fashion Counterfeits|Lizzie Crocker|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The World of Ice Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and The Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. Martin, Elio M. Garcia Jr.
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A third cabinet member used public funds to pay in an S & M bar.
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C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
He was a bookseller, but better known as a translator of the German contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, &c.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold; N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
The living (value £250) is in the gift of trustees, and is now held by the Rev. M. Parker, Vicar.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
“I hope he will grow up to be a true comfort to you, M. Pujol,” said Miss Janet.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke

British Dictionary definitions for mc (1 of 3)

the internet domain name for

Monaco

British Dictionary definitions for mc (2 of 3)

abbreviation for

Master of Ceremonies

astrology Medium Coeli

(in the US) Member of Congress

(in Britain) Military Cross

Monaco (international car registration)

Word Origin for MC

(sense 2) Latin: Midheaven.

British Dictionary definitions for mc (3 of 3)

Mc-

prefix

a variant of Mac-

usage for Mc-

For names beginning with this prefix, see under Mac-

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