† ˈrinnet Obs.
In 6 rinet, 7 rynnet.
Variant of rennet or runnet n., used figuratively.
| 1582 Stanyhurst æneis, etc. (Arb.) 136 Thee water hard curded with the chil ysye rinet. a 1616 Beaum. & Fl., Bonduca iv. i, They are full of rynnet, And take the skin off where they are tasted. a 1618 J. Davies (Heref.) Wittes Pilgr. Wks. (Grosart) II. 26 Rynnet of Darknesse, lightly turning it. |