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reins

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reins  (rnz)
pl.n.
1. The kidneys, loins, or lower back.
2. The seat of the affections and passions.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin rns.]
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'Shiny Villiam'--so called, probably, from his sleek hair and oily countenance--placed the reins in Mr.
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" 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.
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