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reins

[ reynz ]

plural noun

  1. the kidneys.
  2. the region of the kidneys, or the lower part of the back.
  3. (especially in Biblical use) the seat of the feelings or affections, formerly identified with the kidneys.


reins

/ °ù±ðɪ²Ô³ú /

plural noun

  1. archaic.
    the kidneys or loins
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of reins1

before 1000; Middle English reines, reenes < Old French reins; compare Old English (once) °ùŧ²Ô²â²õ; both < Latin °ùŧ²Ôŧ²õ kidneys, loins (plural); renal
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of reins1

C14: from Old French, from Latin °ùŧ²Ôŧ²õ the kidneys
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