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Definition of Retiring
Retiring Retire Re*tire", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Retired; p. pr. & vb.
n. Retiring.] [F. retirer; pref. re- re- + tirer to draw.
See Tirade.]
1. To withdraw; to take away; -- sometimes used reflexively.
He . . . retired himself, his wife, and children
into a forest. --Sir P.
Sidney.
As when the sun is present all the year, And never
doth retire his golden ray. --Sir J.
Davies.
Retiring Retiring Re*tir"ing, a.
1. Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring
modesty; retiring manners.
2. Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited
to, or belonging to, retirement.
Retiring board (Mil.), a board of officers who consider and
report upon the alleged incapacity of an officer for
active service.
Retiring pension, a pension granted to a public officer on
his retirement from office or service.
