verb Uncommon

rin

rihn

Rin (verb) means a dialectal (Scots) form of "run.". Example: “The bairns rin doon the hill.”

verb

A dialectal (Scots) form of "run."

"The bairns rin doon the hill."

How to use rin

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn older or dialect way of saying "run."

When to use it

Chiefly found in Scots and older English dialects, not standard modern English.

ran past tense, run past tense, rin plural, rins singular

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The bairns _____ doon the hill.

From Old English rinnan, "to run," the same root as the modern word "run."

Origin: Old English

grin

What does “rin” mean?

The word “rin” means a dialectal (Scots) form of "run.". In plain terms, an older or dialect way of saying "run.".

How do you pronounce “rin”?

“Rin” is pronounced rihn (/ɹɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “rin” in a sentence?

Here is “rin” used in a sentence: “The bairns rin doon the hill.”

What part of speech is “rin”?

“Rin” is a verb.

Where does the word “rin” come from?

The word “rin” comes from Old English. From Old English rinnan, "to run," the same root as the modern word "run.".

Is “rin” a common word?

“Rin” is an uncommon word in modern English.