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, first-/third-person singular past indicative 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

Derived terms

• withsetting

Descendants

• English: withset