·Impf & ·p.p. of Retire.
II. Retired ·adj Private; secluded; quiet; as, a retired life; a person of retired habits.
III. Retired ·adj Withdrawn from active duty or business; as, a retired officer; a retired physician.
A roll whereon deserving officers are placed whose health, age, or want of interest justifies their ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
A graduated pension for retired officers; but the term is nearly synonymous with half pay. ...