I agree with everything that has been said, but the definition of 'made' is hard to pin down.

1. A made man is someone who has killed. As in making your bones. "I made my bones when you were going out with cheerleaders!" - Moe Greene.

2. Being made. As in Goodfella's, Nicky is going to be made, whereas Henry and Jimmy can never be made, because they are Irish.

What I am saying is that in one instance, i see being made as simply having killed someone. Eg. Rocco made his bones by killing Paulie. On the other hand, Nicky was picked out to be made after much service (Even though it was a setup).

Which is the true definition?