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 once the breakfast-things cleared away, he found Stair as sharp-set as a terrier at a rat-hole, as it were, nosing after knowledge.
From Patsy by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
It is a sort of fairy-land beyond there; and long before you arrive at the entrance your appetite for what lies within is sharp-set.
From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 by Various
"An' don't ye mind if Mr. James Bowdoin is a bit sharp-set the morn," said Jamie McMurtagh.
From Pirate Gold by Stimson, Frederic Jesup
The next morning found us very empty and sharp-set, though a very sound night's rest had contributed its utmost to refresh us.
From Life And Adventures Of Peter Wilkins, Vol. I. (of II.) by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)
Presently Alfred appeared, sharp-set after a good day's business.
From The Soul of Susan Yellam by Vachell, Horace Annesley
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