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1. (n.pl.) reins
the kidneys.
2. reins
the region of the kidneys, or the lower part of the back.
3. reins
the seat of the feelings or affections.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME reines, reenes < OF reins < L rēnēs kidneys, loins (pl.))
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1. reins
the kidneys; also, the region of the kidneys; the loins
2. reins
the inward impulses; the affections and passions; -- so called because formerly supposed to have their seat in the part of the body where the kidneys are
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