seth

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Noun seth has 2 senses

Seth - (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
--₁ is a kind of man, adult male
Set, Seth - evil beast-headed Egyptian god with high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
--₂ is a kind of Egyptian deity

Definitions from the Web

Seth

Noun (Proper)

1. A masculine given name of biblical origin, derived from the Hebrew word "Sheth" meaning "appointed" or "substituted".

Example sentence: "Seth is a popular name given to boys in many English-speaking countries."

Noun (Common)

1. (Informal) A person who is a talented and skilled individual.

Example sentence: "John is a real Seth when it comes to playing the piano."

Verb (Transitive)

1. To place or fix something in a particular position.

Example sentence: "She carefully seth the vase on the shelf."

2. To determine or establish something.

Example sentence: "The judge's ruling seth a new legal precedent."

Adjective

1. (Regional) Used to describe something that is popular or well-liked by the local community.

Example sentence: "This café is known for its seth pastries among the locals."