[rinse] vt rinsed ; rins.ing [ME rincen, fr. MF rincer, fr. (assumed) VL recentiare, fr. L recent-, recens fresh, recent] (14c) 1: to cleanse by flushing with liquid (as water)--often used with out "~ out the mouth"
2. a: to cleanse (as of soap used in washing) 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 n
[2]rinse n (1837) 1: the act or process of rinsing
2. a: liquid used for rinsing b: a solution that temporarily tints hair