Etymology

retiral

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Today it means: Withdrawal, retreat. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

From retire + -al.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Withdrawal, retreat.
  • from 19th c. Retirement from employment.

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