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    Offset \Off"set`\, n. [Off + set. Cf. {Set-off}.]
    In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against,
    something; as:

    1. (Bot.) A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and
    produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of
    {Houseleek}.

    2. A sum, account, or value set off against another sum or
    account, as an equivalent; hence, anything which is given
    in exchange or retaliation; a set-off.

    3. A spur from a range of hills or mountains.

    4. (Arch.) A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed
    by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or
    upper surface of a part built out from it; -- called also
    {set-off}.

    5. (Surv.) A short distance measured at right angles from a
    line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary,
    or to some object.

    6. (Mech.) An abrupt bend in an object, as a rod, by which
    one part is turned aside out of line, but nearly parallel,
    with the rest; the part thus bent aside.

    7. (Print.) A more or less distinct transfer of a printed
    page or picture to the opposite page, when the pages are
    pressed together before the ink is dry or when it is poor;
    an unitended transfer of an image from one page to
    another; called also {setoff}.
    [1913 Webster +PJC]

    8. See {offset printing}.
    [PJC]

    {Offset staff} (Surv.), a rod, usually ten links long, used
    in measuring offsets.

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