Luke xxi

14. Hoping, through the ble ing of God, it would be a means, in that unsettled state, to settle their affections towards us. Good News from New - England , in Appendix [to New England's Memorial, p. 367. 4. To adjust; put in position; cause to sit properly or firmly: as, to settle one's cloak in the wind; to settle one's feet in the stirrups. Yet scarce he on his back could get, So oft and high he did curvet, Ere he himself could settle . Drayton, Nymphidia. 5. To change from a disturbed or troubled state to one of tranquillity, repose, or security; quiet; still; hence, to calm the agitation of; compose: as, to settle the mind when disturbed or agitated. How still he sits! I hope this song has settled him. Fletcher, Mad Lover, iv. 1. 'Sfoote, The Duke's sonne! settle your lookes.