withsetten

Middle English

Etymology

From Old English wiþsettan (to set against; resist), equivalent to with- + setten.

Verb

withsetten (third-person singular simple present withsetteth, present participle withsettende, simple past withsette, past participle withset)

  1. (transitive) To block or obstruct; hinder
  2. (transitive) To mount an opposition against; hold out against; withstand; oppose; resist
  3. (transitive) To deflect (a blow); foil (a plan or scheme)
  4. (transitive) To set aside (rules)
  5. (transitive) To seize (goods); confiscate

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