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reins [reɪnz] pl n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Archaic the kidneys or loins [from Old French, from Latin rēnēs the kidneys] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 'Shiny Villiam'--so called, probably, from his sleek hair and oily countenance--placed the reins in Mr. " The Draught-Mule replied, "I do not heed your threats; I only care for him who sits above you, and who quickens my pace with his whip, or holds me back with the reins. And though one be a trier of the reins, who still believeth that ye have reins |
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