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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Retex, v. (e.m.E. to unweave, unravel (1623), L. retexere to unravel.) tr. —1604-31 Craig ii 39.
Put now a poynt Pænelopæ … Vnto this web so oft retex'd by thee
