retting

The process of steeping flax in open water, or its exposure, in thin layers, to dew, in which the woody part of the stalk is, by action of moisture and air, rendered easily separable from the fiber or harl.

The place where this operation is carried on; a rettery.

The act or process of preparing flax for use by soaking, maceration, and kindred processes; — also called rotting. See ret.

A place where flax is retted; a rettery.

The act or process of preparing flax for use by soaking, maceration, and similar processes.

A place where flax is retted; a rettery.