Meaning of make down | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To rain or snow; to precipitate.
   Dutch, English, Pennsylvania
2. To make ready or prepare (a bed).

Examples

““Boy, is it really making down! And those flakes are the kind I used to think⟳ the fairies used for cushions when I was a little kid. It won't take⟳ long to pile up several inches of that stuff. I hope⟳ it quits soon so we can go out to the trail this afternoon.””

““It's making down hard out there.” “Very hard. I almost can't see⟳ a thing.” “Cum,” Anna said, nudging him farther into the room. “Stand⟳ by the woodstove and warm your hands. You look⟳ like⟳ Jack Frost with that layer of snow⟳ on your hat.””

““Looks like⟳ it's going to make⟳ down hard.” Emma hadn't even noticed how dark the sky had grown. “I hope⟳ the tomatoes don't get⟳ waterlogged.””

““It looks like⟳ it's going to make⟳ down hard with snow⟳.””

“Surely Jacob must have⟳ discussed this with her over the weekend at the shore. “Aenti Miriam didn't say⟳ much else. Ach, I better put⟳ the mat by the door, it's making down hard!””

“At length he said, feebly, “Betty, my dear, make⟳ down the bed, and help⟳ me to it—it will be the last⟳ time.””

“He complained of a sore head and wanted to sleep⟳ so Ruby set⟳ about making down the bed. Emily watched with interest⟳ as she lowered the stretcher from the wall, plumped up a straw mattress and threw a blanket over it.”

“Hitori's eyes slowly open⟳ and he carefully slips away from Akaya. Father and son walk⟳ down the hallway toward Hitori's room. Slowly, Hitori makes down the bed so he and Akaya can sleep⟳ more comfortably.”

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