Emily Dickinson Lexicon — RE-TAIN

Definition for RE-TAIN

RE-TAIL-MENT RE-TAIN

RE-TAIN, v.i.

To belong to; to depend on; as, coldness mixed with a somewhat languid relish retaining to bitterness. – Boyle. [Not in use. We now use Pertain.]
To keep; to continue. [Not in use.]

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