settleable

settleable
Ⅰ.
settle [1] ► VERB 1) reach an agreement or decision about (an argument or problem). 2) (often settle down) adopt a more steady or secure life, especially through establishing a permanent home. 3) sit, come to rest, or arrange comfortably or securely. 4) become or make calmer or quieter. 5) (often settle in) begin to feel comfortable or established in a new situation. 6) (settle down to) apply oneself to. 7) pay (a debt or account). 8) (settle for) accept or agree to (something less than satisfactory). 9) (settle something on) give money or property to (someone) through a deed of settlement or a will. 10) fall or sink down. 11) (of suspended particles) sink slowly in a liquid to form sediment.
DERIVATIVES settleable adjective.
ORIGIN Old English, «to seat, place», from SETTLE(Cf. ↑settleable).
Ⅱ.
settle [2] ► NOUN ▪ a wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.
ORIGIN Old English, related to SIT(Cf. ↑sit).

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