Definition of setting

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Setting (n.) That in which something, as a gem, is set; as, the gold setting of a jeweled pin..

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Girdle :: Girdle (n.) The line ofgreatest circumference of a brilliant-cut diamond, at which it is grasped by the setting. See Illust. of Brilliant..
Planisphere :: Planisphere (n.) The representation of the circles of the sphere upon a plane; especially, a representation of the celestial sphere upon a plane with adjustable circles, or other appendages, for showing the position of the heavens, the time of rising and setting of stars, etc., for any given date or hour..
Setting :: Setting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Se.
Besetting :: Besetting (a.) Habitually attacking, harassing, or pressing upon or about; as, a besetting sin..
Remove :: Remove (n.) The act of resetting a horse's shoe.
Bizet :: Bizet (n.) The upper faceted portion of a brilliant-cut diamond, which projects from the setting and occupies the zone between the girdle and the table. See Brilliant, n..
Disengaging :: Disengaging (a.) Loosing; setting free; detaching.
Composition :: Composition (n.) The setting up of type and arranging it for printing.
Proposition :: Proposition (n.) The act of setting or placing before; the act of offering.
Acronychal :: Acronychal (a.) Rising at sunset and setting at sunrise, as a star; -- opposed to cosmical..
Plantation :: Plantation (n.) The act or practice of planting, or setting in the earth for growth..
Deposition :: Deposition (n.) The act of setting aside a sovereign or a public officer; deprivation of authority and dignity; displacement; removal.
Gloria :: Gloria (n.) The musical setting of a gloria.
Settlement :: Settlement (n.) The act of setting, or the state of being settled..
Montrue :: Montrue (n.) That on which anything is mounted; a setting; hence, a saddle horse..
Bonesetter :: Bonesetter (n.) One who sets broken or dislocated bones; -- commonly applied to one, not a regular surgeon, who makes an occupation of setting bones..
Faldage :: Faldage (n.) A privilege of setting up, and moving about, folds for sheep, in any fields within manors, in order to manure them; -- often reserved to himself by the lord of the manor..
Mounted :: Mounted (a.) Placed on a suitable support, or fixed in a setting; as, a mounted gun; a mounted map; a mounted gem..
Oversetting :: Oversetting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overse.
Mounting :: Mounting (n.) That by which anything is prepared for use, or set off to advantage; equipment; embellishment; setting; as, the mounting of a sword or diamond..
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