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.
Smith is an atheist and an avid supporter of Blackburn Rovers F.C.. He has cited his favourite band, Radiohead, as an inspiration. In 2014, Smith was the victim of a nude photo hack together with then ex-girlfriend Daisy Lowe. The 18 photos which had been leaked online, showed Smith and Lowe together naked in front of a mirror in a hotel bathroom. In 2015, Smith was named one of GQ ' s 50 Best-Dressed British Men. Smith has been dating actor Lily James since May 2014