Definition of set

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Set (n.) A number of things of the same kind, ordinarily used or classed together; a collection of articles which naturally complement each other, and usually go together; an assortment; a suit; as, a set of chairs, of china, of surgical or mathematical instruments, of books, etc..

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Stay :: Staw (v. i.) To be fixed or set; to stay.
Set :: Set (v. t.) To make to assume specified place, condition, or occupation; to put in a certain condition or state (described by the accompanying words); to cause to be..
Bent :: Bent (a. & p. p.) Strongly inclined toward something, so as to be resolved, determined, set, etc.; -- said of the mind, character, disposition, desires, etc., and used with on; as, to be bent on going to college; he is bent on mischief..
Musette :: Musette (n.) An air adapted to this instrument; also, a kind of rustic dance..
Composure :: Composure (n.) A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose.
Quint :: Quint (n.) A set or sequence of five, as in piquet..
Stand :: Stand (v. i.) A young tree, usually reserved when other trees are cut; also, a tree growing or standing upon its own root, in distinction from one produced from a scion set in a stock, either of the same or another kind of tree..
Barrack :: Barrack (n.) A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the pl., originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings..
Gusset :: Gusset (n.) Anything resembling a gusset in a garmen.
Copy :: Copy (n.) An individual book, or a single set of books containing the works of an author; as, a copy of the Bible; a copy of the works of Addison..
Confront :: Confront (v. t.) To set in opposition for examination; to put in contrast; to compare.
Back :: Back (a.) Being at the back or in the rear; distant; remote; as, the back door; back settlements..
Cleavers :: Cleavers (n.) A species of Galium (G. Aparine), having a fruit set with hooked bristles, which adhere to whatever they come in contact with; -- called also, goose grass, catchweed, etc..
Fur :: Fur (n.) Articles of clothing made of fur; as, a set of furs for a lady (a collar, tippet, or cape, muff, etc.)..
Begone :: Begone (p. p.) Surrounded; furnished; beset; environed (as in woe-begone).
Set :: Set (n.) The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination..
Set :: Set (v. i.) To begin to move; to go out or forth; to start; -- now followed by out.
Shock :: Shock (n.) A quivering or shaking which is the effect of a blow, collision, or violent impulse; a blow, impact, or collision; a concussion; a sudden violent impulse or onset..
Enfire :: Enfire (v. t.) To set on fire.
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..
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