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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