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set

verbaction

to put, place, or begin

To put or place, used broadly in Shetland speech for several related actions: to plant (e.g. potatoes); to sit or seat oneself; to keep a young animal over winter for the flock; to labour or set to work; to ferry across; to better one’s position; of weather, to begin or develop (a shower); and to urge or encourage someone.

Example in use

“A'll set the tatties the morn.”

Pronunciation

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/SET/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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