rense

Danish

Etymology

From Old Norse hreinsa

Verb

rense (imperative rens, infinitive at rense, present tense renser, past tense rensede, perfect tense renset)

  1. to clean, to clear

References

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French rincer (“rince”).

Verb

rense

  1. To rinse

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From Old Norse hreinsa

Verb

rense (imperative rens, present tense renser, passive renses, simple past and past participle rensa or renset, present tense rensende)

  1. to clean, cleanse
  2. to purify
    rense lufta / luften - clear the air (defuse a situation)

References
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