Retinue Definition

rĕtn-o͝o, -yo͝o
retinues
noun
retinues
A body of assistants, followers, or servants attending a person of rank or importance; train of attendants or retainers.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Retinue

Noun

Singular:
retinue
Plural:
retinues

Origin of Retinue

  • Middle English retenue from Old French from feminine past participle of retenir to retain retain

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle English retenue, from Old French retenue, past participle of retenir (“retain")

    From Wiktionary

Retinue Sentence Examples

  • Towards the end of 66 he arrived in Greece with a retinue of soldiers, courtiers, musicians and dancers.

  • Her accomplishments attracted Theodosius' sister Pulcheria, who took her into her retinue and destined her to be the emperor's wife.

  • In magnificence of equipage and retinue the abbots vied with the first nobles of the realm.

  • The appointment was not only one of the most important in this quarter of the kingdom, but lucrative as well, part of the fines and forfeits falling to the warden, who was also entitled to ration and forage for his retinue.

  • He was provided with mensal land for the support of himself and his scholars, and he was further entitled to free quarters for himself and his retinue.

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Words Starting With

RRERET

Words Ending With

EUENUE

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Words Starting With R and Ending With E

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