square set
- a set having 12 timbers joined to form eight 90° solid angles.
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Origin of square set
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
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Examples from the Web for square set
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Of deeds of derring-do for the saving of life our square-set friend was full.
Cornish Saints and SinnersJ. Henry Harris
His dress was well adapted to his square-set and herculean frame.
The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other TalesBret Harte
There was one spot that we must see and stand upon, and the square-set man was sure of himself this time.
Cornish Saints and SinnersJ. Henry Harris
The square-set man who tacked himself on to us smiled when we asked him to say honestly if he had heard them.
Cornish Saints and SinnersJ. Henry Harris
He knew that she could support no more violence, and he turned to the dim, square-set figure before him.
Wild OrangesJoseph Hergesheimer