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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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On-set(t, v. and p.p. Also: un-. [e.m.E. onsetted p.p. (1602), on-set pres. t. (1648).] tr. and intr. To attack, assail. —1513 Doug. xi. xiii. 75.
Camylla hym at myscheif hes on set [Ruddim. vnset] a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xcv. 9.
Quhair thai on sett ay in thai gett Thair is na ȝet nor dur thame bydis
