Definition of set

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Set (v. t.) To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote; as, to set a psalm..

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Disengagement :: Disengagement (n.) The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged..
Thickset :: Thickset (a.) Having a short, thick body; stout..
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..
Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To set on one side in a pert or jaunty manner.
Attack :: Attack (n.) The act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense..
Nonmetal :: Nonmetal (n.) Any one of the set of elements which, as contrasted with the metals, possess, produce, or receive, acid rather than basic properties; a metalloid; as, oxygen, sulphur, and chlorine are nonmetals..
Destine :: Destine (v. t.) To determine the future condition or application of; to set apart by design for a future use or purpose; to fix, as by destiny or by an authoritative decree; to doom; to ordain or preordain; to appoint; -- often with the remoter object preceded by to or for..
Standing :: Standing (a.) Established by law, custom, or the like; settled; continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army; legislative bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing committees..
Sail :: Sail (n.) To set sail; to begin a voyage.
Flow :: Flow (n.) The tidal setting in of the water from the ocean to the shore. See Ebb and flow, under Ebb..
Dipsetic :: Dipsetic (a.) Tending to produce thirst.
Crebricostate :: Crebricostate (a.) Marked with closely set ribs or ridges.
Collet :: Collet (n.) The part of a ring containing the bezel in which the stone is set.
Twilight :: Twilight (n.) The light perceived before the rising, and after the setting, of the sun, or when the sun is less than 18? below the horizon, occasioned by the illumination of the earth's atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth..
Dowager :: Dowager (n.) A widow endowed, or having a jointure; a widow who either enjoys a dower from her deceased husband, or has property of her own brought by her to her husband on marriage, and settled on her after his decease..
Bestad :: Bestad (imp. & p. p.) Beset; put in peril.
Brand Iron :: Brand iron () A trivet to set a pot on.
Write :: Write (v. t.) To set down for reading; to express in legible or intelligible characters; to inscribe; as, to write a deed; to write a bill of divorcement; hence, specifically, to set down in an epistle; to communicate by letter..
Thickset :: Thickset (n.) A close or thick hedge.
Sharp-set :: Sharp-set (a.) Eager in appetite or desire of gratification; affected by keen hunger; ravenous; as, an eagle or a lion sharp-set..
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