Definition of "rede" [rede]

• To give advice to; counsel. (verb-transitive)
• To interpret; explain. (verb-transitive)
• Advice or counsel. (noun)
• Archaic A narration. (noun)

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• "And quoth one of them, My rede is that we speak to Merchant"
• "Quoth she, My rede is that thou fillet thy head and feign thyself sick; then send for the"
• "And the clerk said, “Thy words are apposite and thy rede is right.”"