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withset

Withset (verb) means to set oneself against; oppose; resist.

verb
1
To set oneself against; oppose; resist.
2
To be set against.
3
To set (a place) with an ambush.
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Etymology

From Middle English withsetten (“to resist, set against”), from Old English wiþsettan (“to resist; condemn”), equivalent to with- (“against”) + set.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of withset?

"withset" (verb) means to set oneself against; oppose; resist.

What are the different meanings of withset?

"withset" has 3 main meanings: 1. To set oneself against; oppose; resist; 2. To be set against; 3. To set (a place) with an ambush.

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