• Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    “Brought in its train” what an interesting phrase, do people still say this? Is it the same as “in its wake” we use today?

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        9 months ago

        “retinue”

        ret·i·nue

        /ˈretnˌo͞o/

        noun: retinue; plural noun: retinues

        a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.
        "the rock star's retinue of security guards and personal cooks"
        
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      9 months ago

      Yes. Think of weddings. The thing trailing behind the ‘fancy’ ones is called the train.