n.
Pronunciation: ' r ā n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English reine, from Anglo-French resne, reine, from Vulgar Latin *retina, from Latin retin ē re to restrain ― more at RETAIN
Date: 14th century
1 : a strap fastened to a bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal ― usually used in plural
2 a : a restraining influence : CHECK <kept a tight rein on the proceedings> b : controlling or guiding power ― usually used in plural <the rein s of government>
3 : opportunity for unhampered activity or use <gave full rein to her imagination>
R rein 1