setter
[ set-er ]
/ ˈsɛt ər /
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noun
a person or thing that sets.
one of any of several breeds of hunting dogs that originally had the habit of crouching when game was scented but that are now trained to stand stiffly and point the muzzle toward the scented game.Compare English setter, Gordon setter, Irish setter.
Volleyball. a player who lofts the ball high for a teammate near the net to spike.
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First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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setter
/ (ˈsɛtə) /
noun
any of various breeds of large gun dog, having silky coats and plumed tailsSee English setter, Gordon setter, Irish setter
Word Origin for setter
C16: so called because they can be used to indicate where game is: see set 1
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