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redine

rein

noun REH-dee-neh Rare
Animals & Nature Farm Animals

Origin: From Latin retina, related to retinere, 'to hold back'.

Usage Note

Redine is most commonly used in the plural redini when talking about the reins of a horse; the singular is rare. Figuratively, tenere le redini means 'to hold the reins' of power or an organization, and prendere le redini means 'to take the reins'.

Examples

"Il cavaliere tirò le redini del cavallo."

Natural Translation

The rider pulled the horse's reins.

Literal Translation

The rider pulled the reins of-the horse.

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