Norwegian Nynorsk

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From setja +‎ -ar. Akin to English setter.

Noun

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settar m (definite singular settaren, indefinite plural settarar, definite plural settarane)

  1. person who or machine that sets something, places something somewhere
    Han Tor har på haugen fått seg ny potetsettar.
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  2. typesetter, typographer
    Redaksjonen hadde mykje arbeid før dei kunne sende til settar.
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Old Norse

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Participle

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settar

  1. strong feminine nominative/accusative plural of settr