See Also: rein(1)(dictionary)
rein(2)(dictionary)
rein(3)(dictionary)
rein 1, noun(dictionary)
rein 2, verb(dictionary)
Loose Rein - Horse Racing(gambling)

rouncy (iou) and rein(3) (iou)


rouncy (iou)



rouncy noun. Long arch. ME.
[Old French ronci, roncin, medieval Latin roncinus, runcinus, of unkn. origin.]
A horse, esp. one of cob type for riding.

rein(3) (iou)



rein verb. ME.
[from REIN noun1.]
verb trans. Tie (a horse etc.) to something by the rein; tie up, tether. ME-M17.
verb trans. Fit or provide with a rein or reins. Now rare. LME.
verb trans. Control, turn, or direct (a horse) by means of reins. LME.
b. fig. Rule, guide, govern. L16.
verb trans. Check or stop by pulling at a rein; restrain. L15.
Tennyson Edyrn rein'd his charger at her side. fig.: Shakespeare Love's Labour's Lost Sweet Lord..rein thy tongue.
verb trans. & intrans. Pull (a horse) up or back by means of the reins; check and hold in in this way. M16.
J. M. Coetzee At the bend in the road I rein in. fig.: Times Firms who failed to rein back costs.
verb intrans. Of a horse: bear or submit to the rein; move under the influence of the rein. Also foll. by back. M16.
Horse & Tack The Quarter Horse must rein with..elegance.
verb trans. Keep enclosed or preserve (a field etc.) from stock. Also foll. by up. US. L18.