v.
wash with clean water to remove soap or dirt.
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(often rinse something off/out)
remove (soap or dirt) by rinsing.
n.
- an act of rinsing.
- an antiseptic solution for cleansing the mouth.
- a preparation for conditioning or tinting the hair.
Derivative
Etymology
ME (as v.): from OFr. rincer, of unknown origin.