quickset
a plant or cutting, especially of hawthorn, set to grow, as in a hedge.
such plants collectively.
a hedge of such plants.
formed of quickset, or of growing plants.
Origin of quickset
1Words Nearby quickset
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How to use quickset in a sentence
Deacon quickset, who was closely following his new charge, listened with fixed countenance to the lady's remark.
All He Knew | John HabbertonYou'd better go to Deacon quickset, or the minister of some one of the churches hereabouts.
All He Knew | John HabbertonAway went Deacon quickset to Bartram's office, and was so fortunate as to find the lawyer in.
All He Knew | John HabbertonAs the special meetings at the church went on, Deacon quickset began to fear that he had made a mistake.
All He Knew | John HabbertonAs the congregation looked about at one and another whom the cap might fit, everybody chanced to see Deacon quickset arise.
All He Knew | John Habberton
British Dictionary definitions for quickset
/ (ˈkwɪkˌsɛt) mainly British /
a plant or cutting, esp of hawthorn, set so as to form a hedge
such plants or cuttings collectively
a hedge composed of such plants
composed of such plants
Origin of quickset
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