Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RET'IN-UE
RET'IN-UE, n. [Fr. retenue, from retenir, to retain, L. retineo; re and teneo, to hold.]
The attendants of a prince or distinguished personage, chiefly on a journey or an excursion; a train of persons. – Dryden.
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