Thesaurus: ret
See Aret.
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Definitions
- v. t. See Aret.
- v. t. To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment.
- v. place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue
- v:100 v. place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue