reins

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see also: Reins

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹeɪnz/

Etymology 1

See rein

Noun

1. plural of rein

Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative of rein

Etymology 2

From Old French reins, see also rein in French.

Noun

1. (archaic) The kidneys.
2. The lower part of the back.
3. The loins.
4. (architecture) 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.

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Reins

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Proper noun

1. plural form of Rein

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