makeweight

English

noun
Definitions
  • Something of inferior quality which is included in a shipment to make up the weight.
  • Something included to add to the apparent weight or force of an argument.

Etymology

Compound from English make (companion, peer, mate, equal) + English weight.

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English

weight

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