English Explanatory Dictionary

raines

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of raine
noun
  1. A type of fine linen once imported from France.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ɹeɪnz/

Word forms

raines

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman Reins, Middle French Reins, variant of Reims, the French town where the fabric was originally produced.

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