Main Entry:

¹rinse

Pronunciation:

\ˈrin(t)s, especially dialect 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 rinse3: to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only

— rins·er noun