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n. - A weight added to the scale to reach a required weight; Anything added to fill out a whole.

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  • They are on sale only in a very small number of kiosks, and are immediately snapped up by eager buyers, generally with a "makeweight" of non-saleable printed matter.
  • Beneath the disc was welded a box for the makeweight.
  • Why should he added element of its being asked for serve a s makeweight?
  • “He is not to marry some York makeweight,” I say, instantly irritated.
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