Meaning

noun sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

noun the act of putting something in working order again

verb restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

originFrom Middle English menden (“to cure; to do good to, benefit; to do or make better, improve; to get better, recover; to keep in a good state; to put right, amend; to reform, repent”), the aphetic form of amenden (“to alter, change (especially for the better); to atone; to chastise, punish; to correct, remedy, amend; to cure; to excel, surpass; to forgive; to get or make better, improve; to make…

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