Rinse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rinsed; p. pr. & vb. n. Rinsing.]
Etymology: [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.
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Rinse, n.
The act of rinsing.
Shades of meaning
Fernald has no entry of its own for rinse; he lists it under cleanse.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.