ETYM French ręne, from (assumed) Late Lat. retina, from Latin retinere to hold back. Related to Retain.
(Homonym: rain, reign).
1. Any means of control.
2. One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse.

Spiritually reborn or converted; SYN. converted, reborn.
1. Of, relating to, or being a usually Christian person who has made a renewed or confirmed commitment of faith especially after an intense religious experience
2. Having returned to or newly adopted an activity, a conviction, or a persona especially with a proselytizing zeal