resetter

1 of 2

noun (1)

re·​set·​ter

rə̇ˈsetər

1

obsolete : one that harbors or assists criminals

2

chiefly Scottish : a receiver of stolen goods

resetter

2 of 2

noun (2)

re·​setter

(ˈ)rē+

1

: one that resets something (as type)

2

: a leather worker who smooths and stretches hides by applying tallow and rubbing with a dull blade

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English recettor, ressettour, from Middle French recetteur, from Old French recetter to give shelter to + -eur -or

Noun (2)

reset entry 3 + -er

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