In a large number of phraseological expressions (often equivalent to a single verb), in which set acquires the sense of: To cause to be or become…
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| 释义 | society > society and the community > dissent > contention or strife > contending [phrase] (7) to set at war1487 In a large number of phraseological expressions (often equivalent to a single verb), in which set acquires the sense of: To cause to be or become… at (the) batea1500 at (the) bate: at strife, contending, fighting. in wars?1573 In various phrases. (For declare, levy, wage war, see the verbs.) (to be) at war, †at wars, †in war, †in wars: engaged in war. literal and figurative… at wars1614 In various phrases. (For declare, levy, wage war, see the verbs.) (to be) at war, †at wars, †in war, †in wars: engaged in war. literal and figurative… upon a tug1681 Phrases. †to hold tug, (also hold a tug), to hold one tug, to keep one strenuously occupied, or fully engaged; in tug, †upon a tug, in conflict… Subcategories:— seeking a hostile encounter (1) — with the means used by one's adversary (1) |
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