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Definition of retainer
1a : a person attached or owing service to a household; especially : servantb : employee
2 : one that retains
3 : a device or structure that holds something in place: such asa : the part of a dental replacement (such as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teethb : a dental appliance used to hold teeth in correct position especially following orthodontic treatment
From the M-W Editors
First Known Use of retainer
1508
retainer
Definition of retainer
1 : the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer, counselor, or adviser are engaged
2 : a fee paid to a lawyer or professional adviser for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed
Origin and Etymology of retainer
Middle English reteigner, literally, retention, from Anglo-French, from reteigner, verb
Medical Dictionary
retainer
playMedical Definition of retainer
1: the part of a dental replacement (as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth
2: a dental appliance used to hold teeth in their correct position especially following orthodontic treatment
Law Dictionary
retainer
playLegal Definition of retainer
1 : the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer are engaged
2 : a fee paid to a lawyer for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed
Origin and Etymology of retainer
Anglo-French retener act of engaging or employing, from retener retenir to engage, retain
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