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French
Pronunciation
Participle
retenue f sg
- feminine singular of retenu
Noun
retenue f (plural retenues)
- restraint
- deduction
- reservoir
- (school) detention
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Middle English
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman retenue.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /rɛˈtɛniu̯(ə)/, /ˈrɛtiniu̯(ə)/
Noun
retenue (plural retenues)
- A small group or company of hirelings or people, following a notable person; a retinue.
- The state of being employed, especially in such a small group.
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