ret. v. retÂ·ted, retÂ·ting, rets. v. tr. To moisten or soak (flax, for example) in order to soften and separate the fibers by partial rotting.v. intr. To become so moistened or soaked.et. vb, rets, retting or retted. 1. (Textiles) (tr) to moisten or soak (flax, hemp, jute, etc) to promote bacterial action in order to facilitate separation of the fibres from the woody tissue by beating. [C15: of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch reeten, Swedish roeta, RÃ¶ta german; roesten rÃ¶sten see ]. (rot). 1 rÉt
Matt Smith is reportedly dating Downton Abbey star Lily James. Clearly the two arenât keen on having their relationship in the public eye just yet after they have both been in high-profile romances. The pair were first spotted together while attending the Vanity Fair and Armani Party in Cannes.
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