Definition of set

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Set (v. t.) To fix, as a precious stone, in a border of metal; to place in a setting; hence, to place in or amid something which serves as a setting; as, to set glass in a sash..

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Leaded :: Leaded (a.) Fitted with lead; set in lead; as, leaded windows..
Canard :: Canard (n.) An extravagant or absurd report or story; a fabricated sensational report or statement; esp. one set afloat in the newspapers to hoax the public.
Itinerate :: Itinerate (v. i.) To wander without a settled habitation; to travel from place or on a circuit, particularly for the purpose of preaching, lecturing, etc..
Holiday :: Holiday (n.) A consecrated day; religious anniversary; a day set apart in honor of some person, or in commemoration of some event. See Holyday..
Set :: Set (a.) Established; prescribed; as, set forms of prayer..
Stylet :: Stylet (n.) An instrument for examining wounds and fistulas, and for passing setons, and the like; a probe, -- called also specillum..
Incense :: Incense (v. t.) To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.
Dedication :: Dedication (n.) The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple..
Messet :: Messet (n.) A dog.
Well-set :: Well-set (a.) Properly or firmly set.
Empight :: Empight (a.) Fixed; settled; fastened.
Dun :: Dun (v. t. & i.) To ask or beset, as a debtor, for payment; to urge importunately..
Persuasion :: Persuasion (n.) The state of being persuaded or convinced; settled opinion or conviction, which has been induced..
Opposite :: Opposite (a.) Set over against each other, but separated by the whole diameter of the stem, as two leaves at the same node..
Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement..
Jointure :: "Jointure (n.) An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after husband's decease, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower..
Alestake :: Alestake (n.) A stake or pole projecting from, or set up before, an alehouse, as a sign; an alepole. At the end was commonly suspended a garland, a bunch of leaves, or a bush..
Offset :: Offset (imp. & p. p.) of Offse.
Even :: Even (v. t.) To set right; to complete.
Code :: Code (n.) A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest..
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