retting

We have found lemma(root) word of retting : ret.

Definitions


[rɛt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- soak (flax or hemp) in water to soften it
(e.g: the flax has been retted and used as linen to produce the fabric)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: related to Dutch reten, also to rot




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