"The Greeks named the poet poihth`s, which name, as the most excellent,
hath gone through other languages. It cometh of this word poiei^n,
make; wherein, I know not whether by luck or wisdom, we Englishmen have
met well the Greeks in calling him a maker." Sir P. Sidney.
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Make"shift` (mk"shft`), n. That with which one makes shift; a temporary
expedient. James Mill.