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settle2

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛt(ə)l/
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Definition of settle

noun

  • a wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.

Origin:

Old English setl 'a place to sit', of Germanic origin; related to German Sessel and Latin sella 'seat', also to sit

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