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Meaning of setter
A person or thing that sets something, such as a dog that sets game for a hunter, or a device that sets or regulates something.
Etymology of setter
The word "setter" comes from the Old English word "settan", which means "to place or put", and the suffix "-er", which forms an agent noun
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a person or thing that sets something
The sense of the word referring to a breed of dog dates back to the 17th century
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person or device that sets something in a particular position or location
- A dog, especially a breed such as an English setter, that is trained to indicate the presence of game to a hunter
- A device that sets or regulates something, such as a thermostat or a timer
- A person who sets or arranges something, such as a setter of type or a setter of tables
Usage Examples
- The setter pointed to the location of the rabbit, indicating to the hunter where to aim
- The thermostat is a setter that regulates the temperature in the room
- The setter of type carefully arranged the letters and words on the page
- The dog, an English setter, was trained to set game for the hunter