"signmaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From sign + making. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sign|making}} sign + making Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} signmaking (uncountable)
  1. The making of signs (in various senses). Tags: uncountable Related terms: signmaker
    Sense id: en-signmaking-en-noun-B~Wqg7Cx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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