Etymology

maquillage

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Today it means: Makeup, cosmetics, or its application, especially in theatrical or excessive use. Full definition →

First used 19th c.French maquillage
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  1. French · borrowed frommaquillage
  2. French · borrowed frommaquillage
  3. English todaymaquillage

Borrowed from French maquillage.

Words from the same roots

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makeup

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. Makeup, cosmetics, or its application, especially in theatrical or excessive use.

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