quickset

[ kwik-set ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. a plant or cutting, especially of hawthorn, set to grow, as in a hedge.
2. such plants collectively.
3. a hedge of such plants.

adjective

1. formed of quickset, or of growing plants.

quickset

/ ˈkwɪkˌsɛt /

noun

1. 1. a plant or cutting, esp of hawthorn, set so as to form a hedge
   2. such plants or cuttings collectively
2. a hedge composed of such plants

adjective

1. composed of such plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of quickset¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; quick, set

Word History and Origins

Origin of quickset¹

C15: from quick in the archaic sense live, growing + set to plant, set in the ground

Example Sentences

Deacon Quickset, who was closely following his new charge, listened with fixed countenance to the lady's remark.

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You'd better go to Deacon Quickset, or the minister of some one of the churches hereabouts.

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Away went Deacon Quickset to Bartram's office, and was so fortunate as to find the lawyer in.

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As the special meetings at the church went on, Deacon Quickset began to fear that he had made a mistake.

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As the congregation looked about at one and another whom the cap might fit, everybody chanced to see Deacon Quickset arise.

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