Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A dialectal (Scotch) form of long-settle. See settle.

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Examples

  • Such was Grannie's arrangement of the seats, while to me, the visitor, was assigned the "lang-settle" on the other side of the fireplace.

    More Tales of the Ridings Frederic William Moorman 1895

  • And there was Owd Jerry set on the lang-settle anent me.

    More Tales of the Ridings Frederic William Moorman 1895

  • I'll mak up a bed for misen i 't' kitchen on t 'lang-settle. "

    More Tales of the Ridings Frederic William Moorman 1895

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