n. - The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined.
n. - The power of retaining; retentiveness.
n. - That which contains something, as a tablet; a //// of preserving impressions.
n. - The act of withholding; retraint; reserve.
n. - Place of custody or confinement.
n. - The right of withholding a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right be duly paid; a lien.