v. Obs. rare. [a. OF. aresner, areiner, arainer, f. à to + resne, mod. rêne; see REIN.] To draw by the bridle, to rein, stop.

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a. 1400.  MS., in Chester Plays, II. 215. Thou arte risen us to wayle, And arayne us from woo.

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1470–85.  Malory, Arthur, I. 156 (Halliw.). Thenne he alyghte doune, and arayned his hors on the brydel.

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