Example Sentences

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There were snuff-dipping, mackinawed men from the forests; ruddy, overalled farmers of sturdy Swiss stock; pale businessmen from the little towns.

From Time Magazine Archive

To the parting cheers of the mackinawed mob on the bank, he eased out into the current and headed her down the Bend.

From Down the Columbia by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)

One was slim and well dressed; the other bulky, mackinawed, and lowering of feature.

From The Spoilers by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

He appeared in rather less than that time, sweatered, mackinawed, with high, laced boots, woolen cap, and heavy gloves.

From Under Boy Scout Colors by Ames, Joseph Bushnell