Definition of Set-off
Set´-off`
n.
1.
That
which
is
set
off
against
another
thing
;
an
offset
.
I
do
not
contemplate
such
a
heroine
as
a
set-off
to
the
many
sins
imputed
to
me
as
committed
against
woman
.
- D. Jerrold.
2.
That
which
is
used
to
improve
the
appearance
of
anything
;
a
decoration
;
an
ornament
.
3.
(Law)
A
counterclaim
;
a
cross
debt
or
demand
;
a
distinct
claim
filed
or
set
up
by
the
defendant
against
the
plaintiff
'
s
demand
.
4.
(Arch.)
Same
as
Offset
,
n
.
,
4
.
5.
(Print.)
See
Offset
,
7
.
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Sesterce
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Sestine
Sestuor
Set
Set chisel
Set hammer
Set line
Set nut
Set screw
Set speech
Set-fair
set-in sleeve
Set-stitched
Set-to
Seta
Setaceous
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Setbolt
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