Main Entry: ¹rinse

Pronunciation: \ˈrin(t)s, especially dial ˈrench\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): rinsed; rins·ing

Etymology: Middle English rincen, from Anglo-French rincer, alteration of Old French recincier, from Vulgar Latin *recentiare, from Latin recent-, recens fresh, recent

Date: 14th century

1 : to cleanse by flushing with liquid (as water) —often used with out <rinse out the mouth>
2 a : to cleanse (as of soap) by clear water b : to treat (hair) with a rinse
3 : to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only

— rins·er noun