MACHINATE


Meaning of MACHINATE in English

[ 'makɪneɪt , 'maʃ- ]

■ verb engage in plots; scheme.

Derivatives

machination noun

machinator noun

Origin

C16 (earlier (ME) as machination ): from L. machinat- , machinari 'contrive', from machina (see machine ).

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