— insetter , n.
n. /in"set'/ ; v. /in set"/ , n. , v. , inset, insetting .
n.
1. something inserted; insert.
2. a small picture, map, etc., inserted within the border of a larger one.
3. influx.
4. the act of setting in.
5. a piece of cloth or other material set into a garment, usually as an ornamental panel.
v.t.
6. to set in or insert, as an inset: to inset a panel in a dress.
7. to insert an inset in: to inset a mounting with jewels.
[ bef. 900; ME insetten to insert, OE insettan to initiate; see IN- 1 , SET ]