Rein

n.	1.	The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse. This knight laid hold upon his reyne. - Chaucer.
	2.	Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint. To give rein to give license to; to leave withouut restrain. To take the reins to take the guidance or government; to assume control.
v. t.	1.	To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another. [imp. & p. p. Reined (r?nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Reining.] He mounts and reins his horse. - Chapman.
	2.	To restrain; to control; to check. Being once chafed, he can not Be reined again to temperance. - Shak. To rein in a - to check the speed of, or cause to stop, by drawing the reins. a - to cause (a person) to slow down or cease some activity; - to rein in is used commonly of superiors in a chain of command, ordering a subordinate to moderate or cease some activity deemed excessive.
v. i.	1.	To be guided by reins.

Noun	1.	rein - one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
	2.	rein - any means of control; "he took up the reins of government"
Verb	1.	rein - control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse" Synonyms: draw rein, rein in, harness
	2.	rein - stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins; "They reined in in front of the post office" Synonyms: rein in
	3.	rein - stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined in his horses in front of the post office" Synonyms: rein in
	4.	rein - keep in check; "rule one's temper" Synonyms: harness, rule

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