English word rein comes from Middle French reins
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| reins | Middle French (frm) | |
| reines | Old French (fro) | |
| rein | English (eng) | (now, _, rare, archaic, chiefly in plural) A kidney.. The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys. |