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sharp set

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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Sharp-set

    Eager; vehemently desirous.

    Etymology: sharp and set.

    Basilius forced her to stay, tho’ with much ado, she being sharp-set upon the fulfilling of a shrewd office, in overlooking Philoclea. Philip Sidney.

    An eagle sharp-set, looking about her for her prey, spy’d a leveret. Roger L'Estrange.

    Our senses are sharp-set on pleasures. Roger L'Estrange.

    A comedy of Johnson’s, not Ben, held seven nights; for the town is sharp-set on new plays. Alexander Pope.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sharp set in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sharp set in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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