The Collaborative International Dictionary
Retiring board
Retiring \Re*tir"ing\, a.
Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners.
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Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement.
Retiring board (Mil.), 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.