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macfarlane

or Mac·far·lane, Mac·Far·lane

[ muh k-fahr-lin ]

/ məkˈfɑr lɪn /

noun

an overcoat with an attached cape and two slits in front near the waist.

Words nearby macfarlane

maceral, macerate, maceration, macewen's sign, macewen's triangle, macfarlane, macgillicuddy's reeks, macgregor, mach, mach bands, mach number

Origin of macfarlane

special use of surname MacFarlane

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for macfarlane

At this point in his career, MacFarlane was almost exclusively famous for his animated hits.
Juvenile Misogynist Seth MacFarlane Is Not Funny|Amy Zimmerman|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
MacFarlane is actively making money off of his inflated sense of self.
Juvenile Misogynist Seth MacFarlane Is Not Funny|Amy Zimmerman|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
MacFarlane clearly did not make the same gambles Brooks did when he came out with Blazing Saddles.
Seth MacFarlane’s ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ Is Yet Another Failed Spoof|Alex Suskind|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Daniel Day-Lewis, your process fascinates me,” joked MacFarlane.
The Juvenile Oscars|Marlow Stern|February 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST

“I only had to change three things, though,” MacFarlane said.
7 Outrageous Moments from Charlie Sheen’s Roast||September 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST
“You are a most disagreeable man, Macfarlane,” Martyn said after a pause.
In Greek Waters|G. A. Henty
As she advanced toward the counter MacFarlane addressed her in Cree.
Snowdrift|James B. Hendryx
Meanwhile, during his friend's absence from the yacht, Lorimer took it upon himself to break the news to Duprz and Macfarlane.
Thelma|Marie Corelli
And so it was settled that Dr. Macfarlane should form one of the landing party.
In Greek Waters|G. A. Henty
MacFarlane was asleep when Ruth, trembling with excitement, reached the house.
Peter|F. Hopkinson Smith

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