setter 1 n. Person who, on his own, arms or equips a ship for a commercial enterprise. 2 Person who arms the pieces of an object. 3 adj. and n. m. It applies to the person who enlists sailors for whale or cod fishing. 4 m Privateer. 5 Jubón (piece of clothing). 6 (Eq.) Hanger (utensil with a hook to hang garments).