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retainer

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retainer /rɪˈteɪnɚ/ noun
plural retainers
retainer
/rɪˈteɪnɚ/
noun
plural retainers
Britannica Dictionary definition of RETAINER
: an amount of money that you pay to someone (such as a lawyer) to make sure that you will have that person's services when you need them
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[count] US : a device that you put in your mouth to keep your teeth in the correct position especially after you have had braces
[count] old-fashioned : a servant in a wealthy home