About The Word Retting
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Retting
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What's The Definition Of Retting?Synonyms | Synonyms for Retting: Related Terms | Find terms related to Retting: See Also | Retting In Webster's Dictionary \Ret"ting\, n.
1. The act or process of preparing flax for use by soaking,
maceration, and kindred processes; -- also called
{rotting}. See {Ret}. --Ure.
2. A place where flax is retted; a rettery. --Ure.
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