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Of or relating to a setting out (on a journey, undertaking, etc.); that is setting out. Also: occurring at the outset; initial.
That makes a leap or other sudden movement; characterized by such movements; †bounding, full of energy (obsolete); impulsive, nervous; bursting forth.
That sets a course outward. Obsolete. rare.