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rede

verb \ ˈrēd \

Definition of rede

reded; reding; redes
transitive verb
1 archaic : to give counsel to : advise
2 archaic : interpret, explain

Origin and Etymology of rede

Middle English — more at read

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rede

noun

Definition of rede

1 archaic : counsel, advice
2 archaic : account, story

First Known Use of rede

before 12th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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