reins

(rānz)

plural noun

  1. the kidneys, or the region of the kidneys
  2. the loins, thought of as the seat of the emotions and affections
  3. the emotions and affections

Origin: ME reines < OFr reins < L renes, pl. of ren, kidney

See reins in American Heritage Dictionary 4

plural noun
  1. The kidneys, loins, or lower back.
  2. The seat of the affections and passions.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin rēnēs

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