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reins

nounverbnounattested in dialogue

  • //ɹeɪnz//

The lower part of the back.

noun

  1. 1

    Also a form of reinplural of rein

Etymology

See rein

verb

  1. 1

    Also a form of reinthird-person singular simple present indicative of rein

noun

  1. 1

    archaicThe kidneys.

  2. 2

    The lower part of the back.

  3. 3

    The loins.

  4. 4

    The parts of a vault between the crown and the spring or abutment, including, and having especial reference to, the loading or filling behind the shell of the vault.

Etymology

From Old French reins, see also rein in French.

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