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What does rein mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word rein? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
  2. (figuratively) An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
Verb
  1. To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
  2. To restrain; to control; to check.
Noun
  1. (now rare, archaic, chiefly in plural) A kidney.
  2. The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
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