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rede

verb
\ ˈrēd \
reded; reding; redes

Definition of rede 

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 archaic : to give counsel to : advise

2 archaic : interpret, explain

rede

noun

Definition of rede (Entry 2 of 2)

1 archaic : counsel, advice

2 archaic : account, story

First Known Use of rede

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for rede

Verb

Middle English — more at read

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red earth

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