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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†BYSET, n. 1. “A substitute; q[uasi] what sets one by” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2). Cf. By-pit, n., 1.
2. Laying aside through illness or injury, being off sick. Ayr. 1836 Tait's Mag. (June) 395:
It happened that, in consequence of Mr O'Commarel's by-set, there was a gentleman that took charge of the store.
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