reˈtreater
[f. as prec. + -er1.]
1. One who retreats.
| 1643 Prince Rupert's beating up the Rebels' Quarters 8 He stopt and drew the Retreaters up into a body. 1812 Examiner 14 Dec. 799/1 The Russians cannot bring the retreaters into any great..scrape. |
2. = retreatant.
| 1889 Pall Mall G. 2 Oct. 6/1 Many of the ‘retreaters’ are ladies who play no small part in London society. |