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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