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remaking

[v. ree-meyk; n. ree-meyk] Origin

re·make

[v. ree-meyk; n. ree-meyk] verb, -made, -mak·ing, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to make again or anew.
2.
Movies. to film again, as a picture or screenplay.
noun
3.
Movies. a more recent version of an older film.
4.
anything that has been remade, renovated, or rebuilt: The tailor is offering a special price on remakes.

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Remaking is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

Origin:
1625–35; re- + make

re·mak·er, noun
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remake
1635, from re- "back, again" + make (q.v.).
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