reins
nounverbnounattested in dialogue
- //ɹeɪnz//
The lower part of the back.
noun
- 1
Also a form of reinplural of rein
Etymology
See rein
verb
- 1
Also a form of reinthird-person singular simple present indicative of rein
noun
- 1
archaicThe kidneys.
- 2
The lower part of the back.
- 3
The loins.
- 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.
reindeer · Any Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species…reinforce · To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.reinforced · Having been or containing reinforcement.
reins · The lower part of the back.
reject · To refuse to accept; to forswear.rejecting · An act of rejection.rejection · The act of rejecting.