withsetten

Middle English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To block or obstruct; hinder
  • (transitive) To mount an opposition against; hold out against; withstand; oppose; resist
  • (transitive) To deflect (a blow); foil (a plan or scheme)
  • (transitive) To set aside (rules)
  • (transitive) To seize (goods); confiscate

Etymology

Inherited from Old English wiþsettan (resist, set against, condemn) prefix from Middle English setten.

Origin

Middle English

setten

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