To have at one's retinue

To have at one's retinue
Retinue Ret"i*nue, n. [OE. retinue, OF. retinue, fr. retenir to retain, engage, hire. See {Retain}.] The body of retainers who follow a prince or other distinguished person; a train of attendants; a suite. [1913 Webster]

Others of your insolent retinue. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

What followers, what retinue canst thou gain? --Milton. [1913 Webster]

{To have at one's retinue}, to keep or employ as a retainer; to retain. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]


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