Where does “make-up” come from?
make-up (English) comes from English make up — "To build or complete."; "To assemble, prepare.";...
make-up (English): Alternative spelling of makeup. See usage notes...
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of makeup. See usage notes...
Ancestry of “make-up”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | make up | "To build or complete."; "To assemble, prepare.";... |
Words derived from “make-up”