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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RETEENER, n. Sc. variant of Eng. retainer. [rə′tinər]Sc. 1818 S. Ferrier Marriage xxxiv.:
Wife an servants — reteeners an' childer.

[For the form cf. Absteen . Conteen, Manteen, etc.]

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