v. Obs. [OE. asęttan, f. A- pref. 1 + sęttan to SET.]
1. To set up, place; to appoint; to set out, array.
c. 885. K. Ælfred, Oros., VI. xv. And het ænne weall … asettan from sǽ oþ sǽ.
c. 975. Rushw. Gosp., Matt. iii. 10. Þenu is soþlice axe wyrtruma treowes aseted [Ags. & Hatt. asett].
c. 1175. Lamb. Hom., 115. On a-sette tidan.
1340. Ayenb., 140. Hy hise agrayþeþ and azet mid alle hire ournemens.
2. ? To set upon, beset.
1413. Lydg., Pylgr. Sowle, I. xv. 12. Myn enemy sore asettyth me.
