RETINUE


Meaning of RETINUE in English

[ 'rɛtɪnju: ]

■ noun a group of advisers or assistants accompanying an important person.

Origin

ME: from OFr. retenue , feminine past participle (used asnoun) of retenir 'keep back, retain'.

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