v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Rinsed p. pr. & vb. n. Rinsing. ] [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]