sharp-set

American  

[shahrp-set] / ˈʃɑrpˌsɛt /

adjective

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

2. keen or eager.

3. set to present a sharply angled edge.

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sharp-set British  

adjective

1. set to give an acute cutting angle

2. keenly hungry

3. keen or eager

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Other Word Forms

• sharp-setness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of sharp-set

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

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sharp-set

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)

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

From From Veldt Camp Fires by Bryden, H.A.

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

We're late for supper now, and it don't do for me to get too sharp-set; there ain't likely to be more supper than what I can get away with.

From The Wooing of Calvin Parks by Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe

"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