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Meanings of large retinue in English

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Usage of large retinue in English
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The king thereupon came to the place accompanied by a large retinue.
The Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore
2
These chief officers were followed by a large retinue from their crews.
The Life of Columbus
3
We know Sophia traveled with a large retinue by land and sea to Moscow.
The book of spies
4
This was largely shown in maintaining a large retinue and in giving lavish entertainments.
The Cost of Shelter
5
The Prince of Wales came to the celebration with a large retinue of noblemen.
The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc
6
I picked out Clapper and a large retinue of JAG officers in Army greens.
Private Sector
7
Christina, with the marquis and a large retinue, was at Fontainebleau in November, 1657.
Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 1
8
The equipages of Mrs. Ferrars were distinguished, and they had a large retinue of servants.
Endymion
9
He came with a large retinue to visit being entertained at the home of Dr. Cochran.
Modern Persia
10
But passion would have to bring a large retinue to be accepted where she was sovereign.
The Best Short Stories of 1920, and the Yearbook of the American...
11
The Marquis of Ely and his family, with a large retinue of servants, filled the house to overflowing.
True Irish Ghost Stories
12
Servants were numerous in great households, a large retinue being a mark of gentility, and hospitality was unbounded.
The People for Whom Shakespeare Wrote
13
In a few minutes he was introduced by an aide-de-camp, accompanied by two wives, four daughters, and a large retinue.
Ismailia
14
A large retinue of attendants accompanied St Patrick in his travels around Ireland, but we cannot recall if that included a dressmaker.
The Irish Times
15
We should go much quicker, more safely, and with less expense, and I should have more confidence than with a large retinue.
One Hundred Merrie And Delightsome Stories / Right Pleasaunte To...
16
The dear old rector used to disturb the vision of a large retinue by saying, "They are all one-oldCorby, the clerk."
The Parish Clerk
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