Definition of set

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Set (v. i.) To fit or suit one; to sit; as, the coat sets well..

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Star :: Star (v. t.) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems..
Rubric :: Rubric (n.) Hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed..
Separate :: Separate (v. t.) To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service..
Set :: Set (v. t.) To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure..
Garnish :: Garnish (n.) Something set round or upon a dish as an embellishment. See Garnish, v. t., 2..
Setness :: Setness (n.) The quality or state of being set; formality; obstinacy.
Cycle :: Cycle (n.) One entire round in a circle or a spire; as, a cycle or set of leaves..
Imputation :: Imputation () A setting of something to the account of; the attribution of personal guilt or personal righteousness of another; as, the imputation of the sin of Adam, or the righteousness of Christ..
Ignite :: Ignite (v. t.) To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood..
Stall :: Stall (v. t.) To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix; as, to stall a cart..
Be- :: Be- () To make the action of a verb particular or definite; as, beget (to get as offspring); beset (to set around)..
Paraphrase :: Paraphrase (n.) A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; -- opposed to metaphrase..
Setback :: Setback (n.) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy.
Roussette :: Roussette (n.) Any small shark of the genus Scyllium; -- called also dogfish. See Dogfish.
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc..
Sediment :: Sediment (n.) The matter which subsides to the bottom, frrom water or any other liquid; settlings; lees; dregs..
Establish :: Establish (a.) To make stable or firm; to fix immovably or firmly; to set (a thing) in a place and make it stable there; to settle; to confirm.
Adjustment :: Adjustment (n.) Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling..
Onset :: Onset (n.) A setting about; a beginning.
Backstitch :: Backstitch (n.) A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end..
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