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First attested 1533, "to retreat," from Middle French verb transitive retirer "to withdraw" from re- "back" + Old French tirer "to draw", as, a bow.

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The word 'retire' comes from the Middle French word 'retirer', meaning 'to withdraw'. It entered the English language in the 15th century with similar meaning, referring to moving back or withdrawing from a place or situation.

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