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Rein (n.) The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.
Rein (n.) Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.
Rein (v. t.) To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.
Rein (v. t.) To restrain; to control; to check.
Rein (v. i.) To be guided by reins.
Reins (n. pl.) The kidneys; also, the region of the kidneys; the loins.
Reins (n. pl.) 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.