RINSE

I. transitive verb (~d; rinsing) 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 to cleanse by flushing with liquid (as water), 2. to cleanse (as of soap used in washing) by clear water, to treat (hair) with a ~, to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only, ~r noun II. noun Date: 1837 the act or process of rinsing, 2. liquid used for rinsing, a solution that temporarily tints hair