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 Seth’ites (2 syl.).Setting a Saw. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Setting a Hen.
 
Giving her a certain number of eggs to hatch. The whole number for incubation is called a setting.   1
 


 Seth’ites (2 syl.).Setting a Saw. 

 
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