Rede

rede
    v 1: give an interpretation or explanation to [syn: {rede},
         {interpret}]
    2: give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students";
       "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"
       [syn: {rede}, {advise}, {counsel}]
    

Rede \Rede\ (r?d), v. t. [See {Read}, v. t.]
   1. To advise or counsel. [Obs. or Scot.]
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            I rede that our host here shall begin. --Chaucer.
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   2. To interpret; to explain. [Obs.]
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            My sweven [dream] rede aright.        --Chaucer.
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Rede \Rede\, n. [See {Read}, n.]
   1. Advice; counsel; suggestion. [Obs. or Scot.] --Burns.
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            There was none other remedy ne reed.  --Chaucer.
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   2. A word or phrase; a motto; a proverb; a wise saw. [Obs.]
      "This rede is rife." --Spenser.
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