retainer (n.)

  1. a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

    [ Syn: consideration ]

  2. a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

    [ Syn: servant ]

  3. a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment

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