Rede

Rede is an archaic word meaning, among other things, "saying" and "advice." It is cognate with German Rede and An is an archaic term meaning "if".

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Reed: a plant with a tall strong hollow stem that grows in large groups in shallow water or on marshy ground. Paper reed (Cyperus papyrus) was processed into papyrus and used as a writing medium across the ancient world.