1. (n.) The act of keeping something in one's possession or use\.

2. (n.) The power of retaining; retentiveness.

3. (n.) That which contains something, as a tablet.

4. (n.) The act of withholding; restraint; reserve.

5. (n.) Place of custody or confinement.

6. (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.

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