01 a. Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners.
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1.
Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners.
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2.
Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement.
Phrases & compounds
Retiring board —
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.