Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of a setter (breed of dog).

Etymologies

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setter +‎ -like

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Examples

  • A setterlike dog dashed across the street after something she couldn't see, and loud voices echoed from the porch.

    The Soprano Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 1997

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