set-to
[set-too]
noun, plural set-tos.
a usually brief, sharp fight or argument.
Origin of set-to
First recorded in 1735–45; noun use of verb phrase set to
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Related Words for set-to
squabble, clash, exchange, brawl, disagreement, controversy, feud, altercation, dispute, debate, quarrel, bickering, tussle, ruckus, scuffle, scrimmage, fracas, skirmish, brouhaha, free-for-allExamples from the Web for set-to
Historical Examples of set-to
Went to the chapel last night, I understand, and he and dad had a set-to.
Keziah CoffinJoseph C. Lincoln
Cut in Miss Hawtry at the second set-to of Harriet and aunt.
Blue-grass and BroadwayMaria Thompson Daviess
But that was all like playing skretch-cradle to our set-to last night in the dark.
Fix Bay'netsGeorge Manville Fenn
But there can be no question about the outcome of such a set-to.
Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of RevelationS. D. Gordon
The set-to you had about the Indians' right to hunt pleased us both.
The Eagle's HeartHamlin Garland
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