sharp-set

[shahrp-set]

adjective

1. eager to satisfy the appetite, especially for food.

2. keen or eager.

3. set to present a sharply angled edge.

sharp-set

adjective

1. set to give an acute cutting angle

2. keenly hungry

3. keen or eager

Other Word Forms

• sharp-setness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sharp-set¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

He is a thorough gipsy in look, and there is a vigour about his sharp-set features and a flash in his coal-black eyes that show him to be a person of considerable independence of thought.

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The two judges and resident magistrate came into court, alert and sharp-set, and proceedings began.

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"Such sharp-set cattle should bring their provender with them," replied the domestic, as she went about increasing her store of provision in compliance with her master's directions.

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While it was burning up I went on deck for a wash, returning sharp-set to a good breakfast of tea and biscuit, after which I felt ready for anything that might come along.

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Presently Alfred appeared, sharp-set after a good day's business.

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