maker-up

noun

plural makers-up

: one that makes up: such as

a

: one who arranges set type in form for printing

b

chiefly British : an assembler or packer of manufactured goods

c

chiefly British : a garment maker or manufacturer

Word History

Etymology

make up + -er

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