upmake

Definitions

To make up.

archaic, rare, transitive

Examples

“O how are they upmade, who have⟳ a true interest⟳ in, and such a sure relation unto such a Lord, head and husband, as can and will carry⟳ on their profit and advantage, even by such dispensations, …”

“Now, my dear friends, ye that are desiring singly to stand⟳ for God, hold⟳ on your way, and wait⟳ for the Lord, and quit⟳ not a hoof of the truth: He will be an upmaking God to you, and he has promised to be a present⟳ help⟳ to you in the time of your need⟳.”

“And these essentials can be seen at Smail's Printing Works. When, for example, Walter Scott's copy⟳ was received, compositors began to upmake lines of type⟳ in the caseroom or composing room.”

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