Definition of set

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Set (v. i.) To become fixed or rigid; to be fastened.

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Cog :: Cog (n.) A tooth, cam, or catch for imparting or receiving motion, as on a gear wheel, or a lifter or wiper on a shaft; originally, a separate piece of wood set in a mortise in the face of a wheel..
Posseting :: Posseting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Posse.
Pillory :: Pillory (v. t.) To set in, or punish with, the pillory..
Scarecrow :: Scarecrow (n.) Anything set up to frighten crows or other birds from cornfields; hence, anything terifying without danger..
Sepulchre :: Sepulchre (n.) The place in which the dead body of a human being is interred, or a place set apart for that purpose; a grave; a tomb..
Beset :: Beset (v. t.) To occupy; to employ; to use up.
Treat :: Treat (v. t.) To negotiate; to settle; to make terms for.
Outrigger :: Outrigger (n.) A projecting contrivance at the side of a boat to prevent upsetting, as projecting spars with a log at the end..
Credit :: Credit (v. t.) To enter upon the credit side of an account; to give credit for; as, to credit the amount paid; to set to the credit of; as, to credit a man with the interest paid on a bond..
Settlement :: Settlement (n.) The act of setting, or the state of being settled..
Amusette :: Amusette (n.) A light field cannon, or stocked gun mounted on a swivel..
Copy :: Copy (n.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy..
Perichaetous :: Perichaetous (a.) Surrounded by setae; -- said of certain earthworms (genus Perichaetus).
Acquittal :: Acquittal (n.) A setting free, or deliverance from the charge of an offense, by verdict of a jury or sentence of a court..
Deck :: Deck (v.) A pack or set of playing cards.
Contango :: Contango (n.) The premium or interest paid by the buyer to the seller, to be allowed to defer paying for the stock purchased until the next fortnightly settlement day..
Outset :: Outset (n.) A setting out, starting, or beginning..
Hippodrome :: Hippodrome (n.) A place set apart for equestrian and chariot races.
Mangonism :: Mangonism (n.) The art of mangonizing, or setting off to advantage..
Gusset :: Gusset (n.) An abatement or mark of dishonor in a coat of arms, resembling a gusset..
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