resetter
Definition of resetter
1 obsolete : one that harbors or assists criminals
2 chiefly Scottish : a receiver of stolen goods
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Origin and Etymology of resetter
Middle English recettor, ressettour, from Middle French recetteur, from Old French recetter to give shelter to + -eur -or
resetter
Definition of resetter
1 : one that resets something (as type)
2 : a leather worker who smooths and stretches hides by applying tallow and rubbing with a dull blade
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Origin and Etymology of resetter
3reset + -er
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