Rede (r?d), v. t. [See Read, v. t.]
1.
To advise or counsel.
[Obs. or Scot.]
I rede that our host here shall begin.
Chaucer.
2.
To interpret; to explain.
[Obs.]
My sweven [dream] rede aright.
Chaucer.
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Rede, n. [See Read, n.]
1.
Advice; counsel; suggestion.
[Obs. or Scot.]
Burns.
There was none other remedy ne reed.
Chaucer.
2.
A word or phrase; a motto; a proverb; a wise saw.
[Obs.] "This
rede is rife."
Spenser.
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