• (n.) The bear`s-foot (Helleborus f/tidus); -- so called because the root was used in settering, or inserting setons into the dewlaps of cattle. Called also pegroots. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/setterwort/
Set'ter·wort` noun (Botany) The bear's-foot ( Helleborus fœtidus ); -- so called because the root was used in settering , or inserting setons into the dewlaps of cattle. Called also pegroots . Dr. Prior. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/76