THICKSET


Meaning of THICKSET in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: Middle English thikke sette, from thikke, adverb, thick + sette, sett, adjective, set

1. : closely placed : densely planted : growing thickly

a thickset wood

2. : set or studded thickly or abundantly

thickset trees

3. : having a thick body : burly

Synonyms: see stocky

II. noun

: something thickset: as

a. : a cotton fabric with a short dense pile ; especially : a durable corduroy for working clothes

b. : thicket

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