Middle English word rinen comes from Proto-Italic *krinō (Decide. Distinguish, discern. Sift, separate.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *krinō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Decide. Distinguish, discern. Sift, separate. |
| *krey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| cernere | Latin (lat) | |
| *hrīnaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To touch, brush (against), make contact (with), graze. |
| hrīnan | Old English (ang) | |
| hrinan | Old English (ang) | To touch, reach, strike. |
| rinen | Middle English (enm) |