Retreat

Retreat (retreat)
n.	(?)
Re*treat"
[F. retraite, fr. retraire to withdraw, L. retrahere] pref. re- re- + trahere to draw. See Trace, and cf. Retract, Retrace.]

The act of retiring or withdrawing one's self, especially from what is dangerous or disagreeable.

In a retreat he o(?)truns any lackey. Shak.

The place to which anyone retires; a place or privacy or safety; a refuge; an asylum.

He built his son a house of pleasure, and spared no cost to make a delicious retreat. L'Estrange.

That pleasing shade they sought, a soft retreat
From sudden April showers, a shelter from the heat. Dryden.

The retiring of an army or body of men from the face of an enemy, or from any ground occupied to a greater distance from the enemy, or from an advanced position.

(b)

A special season of solitude and silence to engage in religious exercises.

(b)

Retreat

Retreat (retreat)
v. i.	(?)
Re*treat"
[imp. ** p. p.* Retreated] p. pr. ** vb. n.* Retreating.]

To make a retreat] to retire from any position or place; to withdraw; as, the defeated army retreated from the field.

The rapid currents drive
Towards the retreating sea their furious tide. Milton.

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