Ret

[ret]

(verb.) place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue.

Typist: Natalie--From WordNet

(v. t.) See Aret.

(v. t.) To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment.

Typist: Nicholas

v.t. to expose hemp jute &c. to moisture.

Typist: Rebecca