Ret

v. t.	1.	See Aret.
	1.	To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment.

Verb

1.

ret - of flax, hemp, or jute, so as to promote loosening of the fibers form the woody tissue

Resolution Enhancement Technology (HP)douse, dowse, drench, soak, sop, souse