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reˈtreater [f. as prec. + -er1.] 1. One who retreats.
1643Prince Rupert's beating up the Rebels' Quarters 8 He stopt and drew the Retreaters up into a body. 1812Examiner 14 Dec. 799/1 The Russians cannot bring the retreaters into any great..scrape. 2. = retreatant.
1889Pall Mall G. 2 Oct. 6/1 Many of the ‘retreaters’ are ladies who play no small part in London society. |