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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSetter
/ˈsɛtər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing that sets something in a specified position or condition.
"The setter adjusted the table settings for the dinner party." - 2
A breed of dog trained to locate game by scent and indicate its presence.
"The setter led the hunters to the hidden birds in the tall grass."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'setter' originates from the Middle English term 'settere', which is derived from the verb 'setten', meaning to place or put down. This term has evolved over time, particularly in the context of hunting dogs that are trained to set or indicate the location of game.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Setter" is said worldwide
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Définisseur
Transliteration: definisser
"Le définisseur a préparé la table pour le dîner."
Setter
Transliteration: setter
"Der Setter führte die Jäger zu den versteckten Vögeln."
Impostatore
Transliteration: impostatore
"L'impostatore ha sistemato i posti a tavola per la cena."
Colocador
Transliteration: colocador
"El colocador ajustó la mesa para la cena."
Colocador
Transliteration: colocador
"O colocador arrumou a mesa para o jantar."
सेटर
Transliteration: setar
"सेटर ने रात्रिभोज के लिए मेज को व्यवस्थित किया।"
设定者
Transliteration: shè dìng zhě
"设定者为晚餐准备了桌子。"
세터
Transliteration: seteo
"세터가 저녁 식사를 위해 테이블을 준비했습니다."
セッター
Transliteration: settā
"セッターは夕食のためにテーブルを整えました。"
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