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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Reterement,) Reteirement, n. [e.m.E. retirement (1596), F. retirement (early 16th c. in Larousse).] The act of withdrawing from an office or occupation. Cf. Retere v. 2 b. — 1654 Edinb. B. Rec. VIII 330.
Ather [at] the nick of my reteirement or shortlie eftir … I demite my place
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