on the make

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on the make - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Make \Make\, n.
     Structure, texture, constitution of parts; construction;
     shape; form.
     [1913 Webster]
  
           It our perfection of so frail a make
           As every plot can undermine and shake?   --Dryden.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     On the make,
     (a) bent upon making great profits; greedy of gain. [Low, U.
         S.]
     (b) seeking higher social status or a higher employment
         position.
     (c) seeking a sexual partner; looking for sexual adventure.
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