v. t. 1. To set again; as, to reset type; to reset copy; to reset a diamond. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To set (an instrument) back to an initial position after it has changed; of instruments and dials; as, he reset the timer to ten minutes started again.
Syn. -- reset, set to zero. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. The act of resetting. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Print.) That which is reset; matter set up again. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OF. recete, recepte, a receiving. Cf. Receipt. ] (Scots Law) The receiving of stolen goods, or harboring an outlaw. Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. (Scots Law) To harbor or secrete; to hide, as stolen goods or a criminal. [ 1913 Webster ]

We shall see if an English hound is to harbor and reset the Southrons here. Sir. W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Scots Law) One who receives or conceals, as stolen goods or criminal. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who resets, or sets again. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To settle again. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To settle again, or a second time. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Act of settling again, or state of being settled again; as, the resettlement of lees. [ 1913 Webster ]

The resettlement of my discomposed soul. Norris. [ 1913 Webster ]