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1. makeshift

adjective. ['ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft'] done or made using whatever is available.

Etymology

  • makeshift (English)
  • make (English)
  • make (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • shift (English)
  • sciftan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. makeshift

noun. ['ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft'] something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency.

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Etymology

  • makeshift (English)
  • make (English)
  • make (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • shift (English)
  • sciftan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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