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maker

/ˈmeɪk.ə/ noun

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In Latin: factor, fabricator Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about maker at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A person who makes things.
  2. Terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God.
  3. A business engaged in manufacturing some product.

Origin

From Middle English maker, makere, equivalent to make + -er. Compare Scots makar, Saterland Frisian Moaker, West Frisian makker, Dutch maker, German Macher, Danish mager, Swedish makare. Doublet of makar.

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