Retained
/rɪˈteɪnd/noun
Held onto or kept in possession.
Did you know?In medieval law, to be 'retained' meant to have a master who kept you, echoing ancient practices of binding loyalty and service, akin to magical oaths.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
retinere
“to hold back or keep.”
Old French
Old French
retenir
“to hold or keep.”
Middle English
Middle English
retenen
“to hold back or retain.”
Modern English
English
retained
“kept possession of something.”