retted; retting
: to soak (something, such as flax or hemp) to loosen the fiber from the woody tissue
: to become retted
retired
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Middle English, from Middle Dutch
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The first known use of ret was
in the 14th century
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“Ret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ret. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.
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ret
verbˈret
retted; retting
: to soak a plant (as flax) to loosen the fiber from the woody tissue
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