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Rhine 1
Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. RIEN  [key]

Meaning & History

Apparently from the name of the River Rhine in western Germany, which is ultimately from Gaulish Renos meaning "that which flows". It was used by American author Lauren DeStefano in her 'Chemical Garden Trilogy'.
Added 6/20/2012 by foreverslowly
Edited 6/20/2012 by SeaHorse15

Rhine 2
3. usages AND description are verified
Gender Masculine
Usage English

Meaning & History

From Middle English Rine, Ryne, from Old English Rīn (“the Rhine”), from Middle High German, ultimately Proto-Germanic *Rīnaz, from Gaulish Rēnos, from a Pre-Celtic or Proto-Celtic *Reinos; one of a class of river names built from Proto-Indo-European *h₃reyH- (“to move, flow, run”).
Added 9/15/2019 by LMS