First Known Use: 14th century
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1rinse
verb \ˈrin(t)s, especially dial ˈrench\
: to wash (something) with clean water and without soap
: to wash (something) with a liquid other than clean water
: to remove (something) from an object by washing the object with clean water
rinsedrins·ing
Full Definition of RINSE
transitive verb
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
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Origin of RINSE
Middle English rincen, from Anglo-French rincer, alteration of Old French recincier, from Vulgar Latin *recentiare, from Latin recent-, recens fresh, recent
2rinse
noun
: an act of washing something with a liquid and especially with clean water
: liquid that is used for rinsing something
: a dye that you put on your hair to change its color for a short time
Full Definition of RINSE
1
: the act or process of rinsing
2
a : liquid used for rinsing b : a solution that temporarily tints hair
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First Known Use of RINSE
1837
RINSED Defined for Kids
1rinse
verb \ˈrins\
rinsedrins·ing
Definition of RINSE for Kids
1
: to wash lightly with water <Rinse out your mouth.>
2
: to remove (something) with clean water <I rinsed soap off the dishes.>
2rinse
noun
Definition of RINSE for Kids
1
: an act of washing with a liquid and especially with clean water
2
: a liquid used for rinsing
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