Definition of "ree" in English

noun

1. Alternative form of rei (“Portuguese real”).

adjective

1. (now chiefly dialectal) Wild; fierce; outrageous; overexcited; frenzied; delirious; crazy.

2. (now chiefly dialectal) Befuddled with liquor; half-drunk; tipsy.

noun

1. (now chiefly dialectal) A state of befuddlement; intoxication.

2. (now chiefly dialectal) A state of great excitement or frenzy.

verb

1. (intransitive, now chiefly dialectal) To become extremely excited; fly into a rage.

2. (transitive, now chiefly dialectal) To drive into a state of excitement; fire with enthusiasm.

verb

1. (obsolete, UK, dialect) To riddle; to sift; to separate or throw off.

noun

1. (obsolete or Essex dialect) A small river or stream.

   • The church of this pariſh, vulgarly called St. Mary Overy, from its dedication to the virgin Mary, and ſituation over the Ree or river, in reſpect of London, is a ſtately Gothic ſtructure, in the form of a cathedral.

noun

1. (chiefly Scotland, especially Shetland) A period of stormy or unsettled weather, especially one occurring somewhat predictably at a particular time of year.