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41 words match “REINS”

REINS n. 2 definitions
se formerly supposed to have their seat in the part of the body where the kidneys are. My reins rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. Prov. xxiii. 16. I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts. Rev. ii. 23. Reins of a vault (Arch.), the parts between the crown andd the spring or abutment, including, and having…
REINSERT v.
To insert again.
REINSERTION n.
The act of reinserting.
REINSPECT v.
To inspect again.
REINSPECTION n.
The act of reinspecting.
REINSPIRE v.
To inspire anew. Milton.
REINSPIRIT v.
To give fresh spirit to.
REINSTALL v.
To install again. Milton.
REINSTALLMENT n.
A renewed installment.
REINSTATE v.
er state; to restore to a state from which one had been removed; to instate again; as, to reinstate a king in the possession of the kingdom. For the just we have said already thet some of them were reinstated in their pristine happiness and felicity. Glanvill.
REINSTATEMENT n.
The act of reinstating; the state of being reinstated; re
REINSTATION n.
Reinstatement. [R.]
REINSTRUCT v.
To instruct anew.
REINSURANCE n. 2 definitions
Insurance a second time or again; renewed insurance.
REINSURE v. 2 definitions
o has taken an inssurance risk upon it. The innsurer may cause the property insured to be reinsured by other persons. Walsh.
REINSURER n.
One who gives reinsurance.
PREINSTRUCT v.
To instruct previously or beforehand. Dr. H. More.
ABSTRACT v.
t goods from a parcel, or money from a till. Von Rosen had quietly abstracted the bearing-reins from the harness. W. Black.
BIT n.
ly of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened. Shak. The foamy bridle with the bit of gold. Chaucer.
BRIDLE n.
gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.
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