Retinue

A retinue (O. Fr. retenue, from retenir, Lat. retenere, hold back, retain) is a body of persons "retained" in the service of a noble or royal personage, a suite of "retainers."

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Such retainers were not necessarily in the domestic service of their lord, but all wore his "livery" (a kind of uniform, in distinctive colours) and claimed his protection, such as musicians and private teachers.

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Some were a source of trouble and abuse in the 15th and early 16th century (see maintenance).

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Sometimes used in the context meaning the supporters/followers of a Medieval knight.

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Retinue related Images and Photos (experimental)

Emperor Justinian I and His Retinue of Officials Soldiers and Clergy circa 547 AD

Two Court Ladies Out Shooting with Their Retinue in a Wooded River Landscape

Chir Singh Maharaja of the Sikhs with the King of Punjab and His Retinue from "Voyage in India"

Shah Jahan Mounted on an Elephant with His Retinue