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retinue definition

reti·nue (ret′'n o̵̅o̅′, -yo̵̅o̅′)

noun

a body of assistants, followers, or servants attending a person of rank or importance; train of attendants or retainers

Etymology: ME retenue < OFr, fem. of retenu, pp. of retenir: see retain

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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