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1. v. t. See Aret.
2. v. t. To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment.
3. v. place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue
4. See Aret. [Obs.] Chaucer. To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment. Ure.
5. See Aret. [Obs.] Chaucer.
6. v:100 v. place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue