place setting

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place′ set′ting, 

1. the group of dishes, silverware, glasses, etc., set at the place of each person at a meal.
2. a single group of such dishes or eating utensils sold as a unit.
• 1945–50

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place setting noun

1. the set of items of cutlery, crockery, and glassware laid for one person at a dining table