setter
|set-ter|
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/ˈsɛtər/
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/ˈsɛtə/
one who sets or arranges
Etymology
Etymology Information
'setter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'setten,' where 'set' meant 'to place or put.'
Historical Evolution
'setten' transformed into the modern English word 'setter' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who places or arranges,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including a type of dog used in hunting.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that sets something.
The setter of the rules was very strict.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 21:05