English Explanatory Dictionary

set on foot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To originate; to put into action.

Word forms

set on foot sets on foot setting on foot set afoot

Etymology

Compare the identical French mettre sur pied, of which this may be a calque.

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