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retainer

English

Etymology

retain +? -er

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /???te?n.?/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /???te?n.?/, /???te?n.?/
  • Rhymes: -e?n?(r)

Noun

retainer (plural retainers)

  1. Any thing or person that retains.
  2. A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
  3. A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
  4. A fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services.
  5. (dentistry) A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

Derived terms

  • general retainer
  • special retainer

Related terms

Translations

See also

  • brace

Anagrams

  • Arretine, Eretrian, Eritrean, Renteria, rain tree, rain-tree, raintree

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underling

English

Etymology

under +? -ling

Pronunciation

Noun

underling (plural underlings)

  1. A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.
  2. A low, wretched person.

Antonyms

  • overling

Translations

See also

  • groundling
  • hireling

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