Definition of set

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Set (v. t.) To fix, as a precious stone, in a border of metal; to place in a setting; hence, to place in or amid something which serves as a setting; as, to set glass in a sash..

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Bosset :: Bosset (n.) A rudimental antler of a young male of the red deer.
Hound :: Hound (v. t.) To set on the chase; to incite to pursuit; as, to hounda dog at a hare; to hound on pursuers..
Twilight :: Twilight (n.) The light perceived before the rising, and after the setting, of the sun, or when the sun is less than 18? below the horizon, occasioned by the illumination of the earth's atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth..
Septemberer :: Septemberer (n.) A Setembrist.
Saw-wrest :: Saw-wrest (n.) See Saw-set.
Set :: Set (n.) Collectively, the crop of young oysters in any locality..
Pit :: Pit (v. t.) To introduce as an antagonist; to set forward for or in a contest; as, to pit one dog against another..
Settle :: Settle (n.) A bench; especially, a bench with a high back..
Setewale :: Setewale (n.) See Cetewale.
Stylet :: Stylet (n.) An instrument for examining wounds and fistulas, and for passing setons, and the like; a probe, -- called also specillum..
Doubleminded :: Doubleminded (a.) Having different minds at different times; unsettled; undetermined.
Mass :: Mass (n.) The portions of the Mass usually set to music, considered as a musical composition; -- namely, the Kyrie, the Gloria, the Credo, the Sanctus, and the Agnus Dei, besides sometimes an Offertory and the Benedictus..
Slip :: Slip (n.) A portion of the columns of a newspaper or other work struck off by itself; a proof from a column of type when set up and in the galley.
Set :: Set (v. t.) To put into a desired position or condition; to adjust; to regulate; to adapt.
Habitation :: Habitation (n.) Place of abode; settled dwelling; residence; house.
Dash :: Dash (n.) A rapid movement, esp. one of short duration; a quick stroke or blow; a sudden onset or rush; as, a bold dash at the enemy; a dash of rain..
Intersperse :: Intersperse (v. t.) To scatter or set here and there among other things; to insert at intervals; as, to intersperse pictures in a book..
Underset :: Underset (n.) Undercurrent.
Propose :: Propose (v.) To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend..
Compone :: Compone (v. t.) To compose; to settle; to arrange.
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