(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:39:41

Ret (?), v. t.

See Aret.

[Obs.]

Chaucer.

 

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Ret, v. t. [Akin to rot.]

To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment.

Ure.

 

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