retinue
IPA: rˈɛtʌnu
noun
- A group of attendants or servants, especially of someone considered important.
- A group of warriors or nobles accompanying a king or other leader; comitatus.
- (obsolete) A service relationship.
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Examples of "retinue" in Sentences
- The president is attended by a large retinue.
- It was used by the imperial retinue for the celebrations.
- Aquillius' retinue included representatives of the lenders.
- In 1430, he was going to France in the retinue of the King.
- Homer wrote that they were part of the retinue of Aphrodite.
- These are supplied by the retinues of the many merchant houses.
- In the photo, the woman is accompanied by a retinue at her rear.
- In the following morning, the dukes' retinue was also apprehended.
- Brutti became part of the retinue and was placed in charge of finances.
- An elegant horse drawn carriage with its retinue of servants is an equipage.
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