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Added 9 October 2026

sett

/sɛt/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sett at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.
The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.
The number of warp ends per inch in the cloth.

verb

To determine the ends per inch of the warp.
Obsolete spelling of set .

Origin

A variant of set to distinguish various technical senses.

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