Ret(v. t.) See Aret.
Ret(v. t.) To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment.
Retting(n.) The act or process of preparing flax for use by soaking, maceration, and kindred processes; -- also called rotting. See Ret.
Retting(n.) A place where flax is retted; a rettery.
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