rinse
1. rinse \'rin(t)s, esp dial 'rench\ vt [ME rincen, fr. MF rincer, fr. (assumed) VL recentiare, fr. L] recent-, recens fresh, recent 1: to cleanse by introduction of water or other liquid 2a: to cleanse (as from soap used in washing) by clear water 2b: 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 1: the act or process of rinsing 2a: liquid used for rinsing 2b: a solution that temporarily tints hair