Middle English word ranshen comes from Proto-Germanic *hrainiz (Clean, not dirty. Innocent. Pure.), Proto-Germanic - isōną
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *hrainiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Clean, not dirty. Innocent. Pure. |
| - isōną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *hrainisōną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To clean, cleanse, purify. |
| *hrainisōn | Frankish (frk) | To clean, rinse. |
| *rainsō | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| rincer | Old French (fro) | To rinse (with water). |
| ranshen | Middle English (enm) |