Retainer

noun

/ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounAny thing or person that retains.

2.nounA dependent or follower of someone of rank.

3.nounA paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.

4.nounA fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services.

"This lawyer charges a retainer for his work."

5.nounA device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

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