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reins

[ reynz ]

plural noun

  1. the kidneys.
  2. the region of the kidneys, or the lower part of the back.
  3. (especially in Biblical use) the seat of the feelings or affections, formerly identified with the kidneys.


reins

/ ɪԳ /

plural noun

  1. archaic.
    the kidneys or loins
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of reins1

before 1000; Middle English reines, reenes < Old French reins; compare Old English (once) ŧԲ; both < Latin ŧŧ kidneys, loins (plural); renal
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of reins1

C14: from Old French, from Latin ŧŧ the kidneys
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The veteran investor, known as the Oracle of Omaha, told his company's annual meeting he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel.

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Gedmin, who became interim head of MBN last April and took the reins in October, acknowledges MBN’s defects, but said he believed the networks were on the path to a turnaround before Lake’s intervention.

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If it does, and we see a turnaround in the reins of power in 2026 and again in 2028, prepare for some very rough times.

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Rowley, 75, served as prime minister from 2015 to March of this year, when he announced he was stepping down and handing the reins of power to the 50-year-old energy minister, Stuart Young.

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Realizing that I was too chicken, Kaitlyn took the reins and admitted her feelings.

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