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makeweight
CIDE DICTIONARY
makeweight, n.
That which is thrown into a scale to make weight; something of little account added to supply a deficiency or fill a gap. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
makeweight, n.
1 a small quantity or thing added to make up the full weight.
2 an unimportant extra person.
3 an unimportant point added to make an argument seem stronger.
1 a small quantity or thing added to make up the full weight.
2 an unimportant extra person.
3 an unimportant point added to make an argument seem stronger.
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