Found 1 items, similar to Retiring board.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Retiring board Retiring \Re*tir"ing\, a. 1. Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement. [1913 Webster] Retiring board (Mil.), a board of officers who consider and report upon the alleged incapacity of an officer for active service. Retiring pension, a pension granted to a public officer on his retirement from office or service. [1913 Webster]