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1. (v.t.) ret
to soak, as flax, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by rotting.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME ret(t)en)
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1. (verb) ret
place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue
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1. (verb) ret
see Aret
2. (verb) ret
to prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment
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