Dictionary entry

Renter (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Ren″ter (r?n″t?r), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Rentered (–t?rd); p. pr. & vb. n.Rentering.] [F. rentraire; L. pref. re- re- + in into, in + trahere to draw.] 1. To sew together so that the seam is scarcely visible; to sew up with skill and nicety; to finedraw.

2. To restore the original design of, by working in new warp; — said with reference to tapestry.