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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1595
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Rinche, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. rynsche (c1430), rensch (1561), rench (1591), var. of ME rynce(n to rinse, OF rinser, raincer (14th c. and a1206 in Larousse).] To soak or drench in order to cleanse. — 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Perluo, perpurgo, to rinche faire and cleane
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