Word History

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hard-set was in 1781

Dictionary Entries Near hard-set

Cite this Entry

“Hard-set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-set. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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