reins

Meanings

Verb

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rein

Noun

• The kidneys.
• The lower part of the back.
• The loins.
• The parts of a vault between the crown and the spring or abutment, including, and having especial reference to, the loading or filling behind the shell of the vault.

Origin

• See rein
• From Old French reins, see also rein in French.