Rinse \Rinse\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rinsed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Rinsing.]
[OE., fr. OF. rincer, rimser, reinser,
ra["i]ncier, F. rincer; of uncertain origin.]
1. To wash lightly; to cleanse with a second or repeated
application of water after washing.
2. To cleancse by the introduction of water; -- applied
especially to hollow vessels; as, to rinse a bottle.
``Like a glass did break i' the rinsing.'' --Shak.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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