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Definitions for: Ret [v] of flax, hemp, or jute, so as to promote loosening of the fibers form the woody tissue
Webster (1913) Definition: Ret, v. t.
See Aret. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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.
See Also: douse, dowse, drench, soak, sop, souse
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