1. noun /ˈsɛtəl/
a) A seat of any kind.
And from the bottom upon the ground, even to the lower settle, shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit. Ezek. xliii.
b) A long bench, often with a high back and arms, with storage space underneath for linen.
2. verb /ˈsɛtəl/
a) To place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; esp., to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home, or the like.
b) To cause to be no longer in a disturbed condition; to render quiet; to still; to calm; to compose.
See Also: settlement, settler
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