Mc

¹

abbreviation

1. megacurie; megacuries.

2. megacycle.

Mc-

²

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.

Mc

³

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. moscovium.

Mc-

⁴

Also Mc-.

1. variant of Mac-.

mc

⁵

1. megacycle.

2. meter-candle.

3. millicurie; millicuries.

MC

⁶

1. Marine Corps.

2. master of ceremonies.

3. Medical Corps.

4. Member of Congress.

mC

⁷

abbreviation

1. Electricity.,  millicoulomb; millicoulombs.

M.C.

⁸

abbreviation

1. Master Commandant.

2. master of ceremonies.

3. Medical Corps.

4. Member of Congress.

5. Member of Council.

6. British.,  Military Cross.

MC

¹

abbreviation

1. Master of Ceremonies

2. astrology Medium Coeli

3. (in the US) Member of Congress

4. (in Britain) Military Cross

5. Monaco (international car registration)

Mc-

²

prefix

1. a variant of Mac-

mc

³

abbreviation

1. Monaco

Usage

For names beginning with this prefix, see under Mac-

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mc¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mc¹

(sense 2) Latin: Midheaven.

Example Sentences

Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme, Mc McGrath said his son's mood could change greatly from "hyper" to "very emotional".

From BBC

Nobody is quite sure who it was that added the Scottish "Mc" but when you mention the word McTominay in this city, people instantly smile and say "McFratm."

From BBC

All of a sudden, I’m being compared to Jim McMahon — and it didn’t help that my last name started with a “Mc” too.

From Los Angeles Times

Ireland and Scotland have their O, Mc and Mac of course - Mac meaning son of, the same as ap.

From BBC

"People are living in a horrific nightmare," Mc Cain said.

From Reuters

Related Words

• emcee 
• moderator 
• ringmaster 

When To Use

What does MC mean?

MC stands for master of ceremonies, or someone who acts as a host for an event, especially by introducing speakers and performers at a party or broadcast. In hip-hop music, MC is sometimes used as a synonym for “rapper” or “artist."How is MC pronounced?[ em-cee ]What are other forms of MC?

• emcee



• M.C.

What are some other words related to MC?D.J.