Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SET'TER, n.

1. One that sets; as, a setter on, or inciter; a setter up; a setter forth, &c.
2. A dog that beats the field and starts birds for sportsmen.
3. A man that performs the office of a setting dog, or finds persons to be plundered. South.
4. One that adapts words to music in composition.
5. Whatever sets off, adorns or recommends. [Not used.] – Whitlock.