making -
n. 1 in senses of MAKE v.
2 (in pl.) a earnings;
profit. b (foll. by of) essential qualities or ingredients (has the
makings of a general;
we have the
makings of a meal). c US & Austral. colloq. paper and tobacco for rolling a
cigarette.
be the making of ensure the success or favourable development of. in the making in the course of being made or formed. [OE macung (as MAKE)]
