sharp-set
Americanadjective
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eager to satisfy the appetite, especially for food.
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keen or eager.
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set to present a sharply angled edge.
adjective
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set to give an acute cutting angle
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keenly hungry
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keen or eager
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sharp-set
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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But with never a halt we went on our way, sharp-set to reach Edinburgh.
From The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
Presently Alfred appeared, sharp-set after a good day's business.
From The Soul of Susan Yellam by Vachell, Horace Annesley
She thought they had lost caste in his eyes; but Phillis, who was shrewd and sharp-set in her wits, read him more truly.
From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
He never failed to carry a portion to his mother, sharp-set as he always was himself.
From Hurricane Hurry by Kingston, William Henry Giles
We had given our own provisions to the half-famished crew, and were becoming very sharp-set ourselves.
From Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman by Lacey, C. J. de
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