Definition of set-in
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : placed, located, or built as a part of some other construction
a set-in bookcase a set-in washbasin
2 : cut separately and stitched in
set-in sleeves
set-in
nounDefinition of set-in (Entry 2 of 3)
: insert
set in
verbset in; setting in; sets in
Definition of set in (Entry 3 of 3)
: insert especially : to stitch (a small part) within a large article set in a sleeve of a dress
: to become established
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The first known use of set-in was in the 15th century
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