rein

²rein

verb

Definition of REIN

transitive verb

1

: to control or direct with or as if with reins

2

: to check or stop by or as if by a pull at the reins <reined in her horse> <couldn't rein his impatience>

intransitive verb

1

archaic : to submit to the use of reins

2

: to stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

First Known Use of REIN

15th century