ret

ret

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1. v. t. See Aret. Source: opted
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. Source: opted
3. v. place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue Source: wordnet
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. Source: webster
5. See Aret. [Obs.] Chaucer. Source: adambom
6. v:100 v. place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue Source: ecdict

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