Rainey

[ rey-nee ]

/ ˈreɪ ni /

Gertrude "Ma", 1886–1939, U.S. blues singer.

Joseph Hayne

[heyn], /heɪn/, 1832–87, U.S. politician: first Black congressman 1870–79.

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What does “clement” mean?

Landis is content to let Rainey be one, both, or neither, depending on the moment.
The Thrilling, Traumatic Lives of Teens: The Fall’s Best YA Fiction|Hugh Ryan|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In astonishment she glanced from her husband to Rainey and Gaylor.
Vera|Richard Harding Davis
What Carlsen's ultimate plans were Rainey did not bother himself with.
A Man to His Mate|J. Allan Dunn
As Mabel departed upon his errand, Rainey reentered from the bedroom.
Vera|Richard Harding Davis

There was little time to spare, and there was likelihood of interruption, so Rainey plunged into his subject without introduction.
A Man to His Mate|J. Allan Dunn
Rainey strained his gaze to catch the steamy spiracle and the outthrust of the great head.
A Man to His Mate|J. Allan Dunn