REIN, n. [L. retina, retinaculum. If contracted from the Latin, it is from retineo, otherwise from the root of arrest.] 1. The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider of a horse restrains and governs him.2. The instrument of curbing, restraining or governing; government.To give the reins, to give license; to leave without restraint.To take the reins, to take the guidance or government.REIN, v.t. 1. To govern by a bridle.2. To restrain; to control.
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