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.
Bethenny Frankel is dating Marcus Lemonis -- all the details! Credit: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Paul Drinkwater/CNBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images. A mogul match! Bethenny Frankel is dating CNBCâs The Profitâs Marcus Lemonis, Us Weekly exclusively confirms. âThey met over the summer and have been seeing each other. Heâs really smart, successful, and so nice. They really like each other,â a source tells Us of the Real Housewives of New York City star, 44, and the businessman, 41.