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reins (rānz)

  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

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

  • reinscribe
  • reinsert
  • reinspect
  • reinspire