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1. (n.) makeweight
something put in a scale to complete a required weight.
2. makeweight
anything added to supply a lack.
Etymology: (1685–95)
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1. (noun) makeweight, filler
anything added to fill out a whole
"some of the items in the collection are mere makeweights"
2. (noun) makeweight
a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight
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1. (noun) makeweight
that which is thrown into a scale to make weight; something of little account added to supply a deficiency or fill a gap
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