[rɪˈteɪnə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thing that holds something in place
(e.g: a guitar string retainer)

- a fee paid in advance to someone, especially a barrister, in order to secure their services for use when required
(e.g: he's on a retainer as a consultant)

- a servant, especially one who has worked for a person or family for a long time
(e.g: faithful family retainers)


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