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Maker
MAKEROne who makes, frames, executes, or ordains; as a lawmaker, or the maker of a promissory note. One who signs a note to borrow and, as such, assumes the obligation to pay the note when due. The person who creates or executes a note, that is, issues it, and in signing the instrument makes the promise of payment contained therein. One who signs a check; in this context, synonymous with drawer. One who issues a promissory note or certificate of deposit. |
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"Maker." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Maker." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437702795.html "Maker." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437702795.html |
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mak·er / ˈmākər/ • n. 1. [usu. in comb.] a person or thing that makes or produces something: a cabinetmaker. 2. (our, the, etc., Maker) God; the Creator. PHRASES: meet one's Maker chiefly humorous die. |
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"maker." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "maker." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-maker.html "maker." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-maker.html |
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•bellyacher • matchmaker • bedmaker
•dressmaker
•haymaker, playmaker
•sailmaker • rainmaker
•lacemaker, pacemaker
•peacemaker • filmmaker • kingmaker
•printmaker • holidaymaker
•cabinetmaker • moneymaker
•merrymaker • watchmaker
•clockmaker • lawmaker • homemaker
•bookmaker • troublemaker
•boilermaker • heartbreaker
•safebreaker • Windbreaker
•tie-breaker • strikebreaker
•icebreaker • jawbreaker
•housebreaker • muckraker
•boneshaker • caretaker • piss-taker
•stavesacre • wiseacre
•beaker, Costa Rica, Dominica, eureka, Frederica, Griqua, leaker, loudspeaker, seeker, shrieker, sika, sneaker, speaker, squeaker, streaker, Tanganyika, theca, tikka, Topeka, wreaker
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"maker." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "maker." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-maker.html "maker." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-maker.html |
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