'Retting' definitions:

Definition of 'Retting'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A place where flax is retted; a rettery. --Ure. [1913 Webster]

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