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retinue

re·ti·nue

UK/ˈɹɛ.tɪ.njuː/ US/ˈɹɛ.tɪ.n(j)uː/ rare obsolete

noun

1.

Origin

From Middle English retenue, from Old French retenue, past participle of retenir (“retain”). Doublet of ritenuto.

Phrases

  • queen retinue pheromone

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