reins

1 of 2

plural of rein entry 1

present tense third-person singular of rein entry 2

reins

2 of 2

plural noun

ˈrānz 

1

a

: kidneys

b

: the region of the kidneys : loins

2

: the seat of the feelings or passions

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin renes

First Known Use

Plural Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing reins

• hold the reins
• take the reins