Mc-
English
/mək/
prefix
Definitions
- A patronymic used to form common Irish and Scottish names, similar to the English -son.
- Used in combination with a non-name descriptive word to form mock names, typically as an insult.
- (business) Used to form the name of McDonald's products, such as the
- (derogatory) Indicating a lack of depth or worth, by association with McDonald's.
Etymology
Derived from Irish mac (son).
Origin
Irish (Donegal)
mac
Gloss
son
Concept
Semantic Field
Kinship
Ontological Category
Person/Thing