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Retire An Infirm Old Family Servant Crossword Clue

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99%8Exact Match!
noun

• a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

• a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

• a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment

33%6An old person who is weak and infirm
noun

• an oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect

32%8 Where old cars go to retire
noun

• a field where junk is collected and stored for resale

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