Where does “Make-up” come from?
Make-up (German) comes from English make-up, from English make up — "To build or complete."; "To assemble, prepare.";...
Make-up (German): makeup; make-up
Ancestry of “Make-up”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | make-up | Alternative spelling of makeup. See usage notes... |
| 2 | English | make up | "To build or complete."; "To assemble, prepare.";... |