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Etymology 1
From retain.

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Pronunciation
IPA: /ɹɪ'teɪn�/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪn�(r)|-eɪn�(r)

Noun
retainer, retainers

1. A dependent or follower of someone of rank
2. A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
3. Any thing or person that retains.
4. A fee charged for services.

#:This lawyer charges a retainer for his work.

1. dentistry: A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

Translations
trans-top|A dependent or follower of someone of rank
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trans-top|A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years
Finnish: palvelija
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trans-top|Any thing or person that retains
Finnish: pidike, kiinnitin
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trans-top|A fee charged for services
Finnish: ennakkopalkkio, ennakkomaksu
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trans-top|A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment
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Etymology 2
From F. retenir, to retain.

See also
retain
brace (4)

fr:retainer
te:retainer
vi:retainer
zh:retainer

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