Definition of set

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Set (v. t.) To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure..

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Polymerous :: Polymerous (a.) Having many parts or members in each set.
Insult :: Insult (v. t.) To leap or trample upon; to make a sudden onset upon.
Jot :: Jot (v. t.) To set down; to make a brief note of; -- usually followed by down.
Indecisiveness :: Indecisiveness (n.) The state of being indecisive; unsettled state.
Unbeguile :: Unbeguile (v. t.) To set free from the influence of guile; to undeceive.
Offset :: Offset (n.) A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object..
Composure :: Composure (n.) A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose.
Paronomasia :: Paronomasia (n.) A play upon words; a figure by which the same word is used in different senses, or words similar in sound are set in opposition to each other, so as to give antithetical force to the sentence; punning..
Poussette :: Poussette (v. i.) To perform a certain movement in a dance.
Spencer :: Spencer (n.) A fore-and-aft sail, abaft the foremast or the mainmast, hoisted upon a small supplementary mast and set with a gaff and no boom; a trysail carried at the foremast or mainmast; -- named after its inventor, Knight Spencer, of England [1802]..
Capsize :: Capsize (v. t. & i.) To upset or overturn, as a vessel or other body..
Madrigal :: Madrigal (n.) An unaccompanied polyphonic song, in four, five, or more parts, set to secular words, but full of counterpoint and imitation, and adhering to the old church modes. Unlike the freer glee, it is best sung with several voices on a part. See Glee..
Coterie :: Coterie (n.) A set or circle of persons who meet familiarly, as for social, literary, or other purposes; a clique..
Incense :: Incense (v. t.) To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.
Locate :: Locate (v. t.) To place; to set in a particular spot or position.
Stick :: Stick (n.) To set with something pointed; as, to stick cards..
Rank :: Rank (v. i.) To be ranged; to be set or disposed, as in a particular degree, class, order, or division..
Serrated :: Serrated (a.) Beset with teeth pointing forwards or upwards; as, serrate leaves..
Entry :: Entry (n.) The act of making or entering a record; a setting down in writing the particulars, as of a transaction; as, an entry of a sale; also, that which is entered; an item..
Russeting :: Russeting (n.) See Russet, n., 2 and 4..
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