come in and set a spell

come in and set a spell

An invitation to enter a particular place and relax. In this usage, "set" is a colloquial variant "sit." I'm so happy to see you! Now come in and set a spell with me.
See also: and, come, set, spell
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get (all) set
  • get set
  • set at
  • set (something) down to (something)
  • set (something) out
  • set out
  • set in train
  • be (all) set (to do something)
  • set your hand to
  • set (one's) hand to