"That's a great deal to make one word mean," Alice said in a thoughtful tone. "When I make a word do a lot of work like that," said Humpty Dumpty, "I always pay it extra."

Sunday 27 April 2014

Set



Set (noun) 
The word set has a number of definitions but here is one of its lesser known meanings. 
A set is a block made of stone, such as granite, used to provide a durable road surface.  Unlike cobbles, which are rounded, sets are straight edged and flat.

 Sets in Falkner Street, Liverpool.
 

3 comments:

  1. That was new to me, too. Thank you!

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  2. You have again taught me something. Now someone needs to teach Mr. Google, as when you ask for images of cobblestones, it gives images of both cobblestones and sets.

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  3. pretty nice blog, following :)

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