Rinse (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Rinsed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Rinsing.] [OE., fr. OF. rincer, rimser,
reinser, raïncier, 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.
Rinse, n. The act of
rinsing.