Found 2 items, similar to Retting.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: retting
ret
v : of flax, hemp, or jute, so as to promote loosening of the
fibers form the woody tissue
[also:
retting,
retted]
retting
See
ret
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Retting
Retting
\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.
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2. A place where flax is retted; a rettery. --Ure.
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