to wash something quickly with water, usually to remove soap, dirt, or unwanted substances.
From Old French 'rincier', possibly from Latin 'recens' (fresh), though origins are debated. It entered English in the 14th century describing the quick wash after the main washing process.
Rinse is one of those basic household words that's so common we forget it's ancient—it's been describing that final cleansing splash for over 600 years across multiple languages!
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