Definition of Dead set
See
under
Set
.
The
act
of
a
setter
dog
when
it
discovers
the
game
,
and
remains
intently
fixed
in
pointing
it
out
A
fixed
or
stationary
condition
arising
from
obstacle
or
hindrance
;
a
deadlock
;
as
,
to
be
at
a
dead set
.
A
concerted
scheme
to
defraud
by
gaming
;
a
determined
onset
.
See also:
Dead
Set
Set
Set
Related Words
bent
,
bent
on
,
intent
on
,
out
to
,
resolute
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