RETINUE


Meaning of RETINUE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' re-t ə - ˌ nü, - ˌ nyü

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English retenue, from Anglo-French, from feminine of retenu, past participle of retenir to retain

Date: 14th century

: a group of retainers or attendants

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.