1674 N. Fairfax 129 We shall find that begetting the like, is making over of springs.
1865 A. Trollope II. xvii. 133 Even now, had it been practicable, she would have made over to him..all her interest in the Vavasor estate. But any such making over was impossible.
1970 E. Bruton xi. 202 Top quality diamonds are given a final check visually and ‘repair’ work, known as making-over, carried out if necessary.
1988 8 Aug. 15/1 Making-over is a primal human urge.