1594, in the meaning defined above
settle (something) on (someone)
settling
settling day
“Settling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settling. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Nglish: Translation of settling for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of settling for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about settling
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